Windows 10: Actioncam not detected

Discus and support Actioncam not detected in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Would very much appreciate guidance on how I can persuade my W10 Pro 32 bit PC (version 1909) to detect my action camera. Please bear in mind that my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by dogfonos, Feb 26, 2021.

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    Actioncam not detected


    Would very much appreciate guidance on how I can persuade my W10 Pro 32 bit PC (version 1909) to detect my action camera.

    Please bear in mind that my knowledge on these matters is minimal and I may inadverently misuse terminology.

    Last summer, I had no problems connecting the same actioncam, via USB cable, and copying video files from the actioncam to the PC. I didn't need to install any additional software (drivers?) - it just worked.

    Late last year the PC had slowed to a crawl and took several minutes to start up so, after a half day of 'research', I took advice from a website and disabled some Windows software (apps/services/processes or whatever) from starting using Task Manager. This was months ago and I certainly can't remember what I disabled. Disabling this software made a small difference so I left it disabled. The PC continued to work adequately for my non-intensive needs until yesterday when I connected the same actioncam that had worked fine over last summer and now the PC doesn't even detect it. The actioncam isn't visible in File Explorer - it's like the USB connecting lead is broken (so I've tried two more leads to the same effect).

    I've searched for similar problems and checked a couple of tutorials on this forum but, with my limited grasp of terminology (so not sure of search terms) I haven't found any info. on a camera not being detected (most similar problems concern Autoplay).

    Grateful for any pointers.
    PS I saw that CameraMonitorApplication was disabled in Task Manager so I have enabled that (to no effect).

    :)
     
    dogfonos, Feb 26, 2021
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  2. dogfonos Win User

    Actioncam not detected

    Would very much appreciate guidance on how I can persuade my W10 Pro 32 bit PC (version 1909) to detect my action camera.

    Please bear in mind that my knowledge on these matters is minimal and I may inadverently misuse terminology.

    Last summer, I had no problems connecting the same actioncam, via USB cable, and copying video files from the actioncam to the PC. I didn't need to install any additional software (drivers?) - it just worked.

    Late last year the PC had slowed to a crawl and took several minutes to start up so, after a half day of 'research', I took advice from a website and disabled some Windows software (apps/services/processes or whatever) from starting using Task Manager. This was months ago and I certainly can't remember what I disabled. Disabling this software made a small difference so I left it disabled. The PC continued to work adequately for my non-intensive needs until yesterday when I connected the same actioncam that had worked fine over last summer and now the PC doesn't even detect it. The actioncam isn't visible in File Explorer - it's like the USB connecting lead is broken (so I've tried two more leads to the same effect).

    I've searched for similar problems and checked a couple of tutorials on this forum but, with my limited grasp of terminology (so not sure of search terms) I haven't found any info. on a camera not being detected (most similar problems concern Autoplay).

    Grateful for any pointers.
    PS I saw that CameraMonitorApplication was disabled in Task Manager so I have enabled that (to no effect).
     
    dogfonos, Feb 26, 2021
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  3. dogfonos Win User
    Actioncam not detected

    Humble pie time!

    It appears I had the actioncam on the incorrect setting (which was "PC Camera"). I just changed that to "Mass Storage" and it works fine. *Redface

    Problem is that these terms mean little to me.

    I appreciate your replies and apologies for wasting your time.
     
    dogfonos, Feb 26, 2021
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    Actioncam not detected

    Hello @dogfonos,

    Excellent, no apologies necessary, and you are VERY welcome. *Thumbs
    Please mark this thread as Solved.
     
    Paul Black, Feb 26, 2021
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