Windows 10: After some recent update my camera has stopped working.

I am getting the error message "Something went wrong. If you need it, here's the error code: 0xA00F4240<Unknown> 0x80004003". Please help me to resolve this issue as I also have some virtual interviews for which I need to be working.

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RealSense 3D Camera stopped working after update failed to install

Just to clarify, does the camera stop working after updating to the recent Windows Update on your Windows 10? If so, we recommend that you uninstall this update from your computer and check if it will let the camera working again by performing the steps
below:

• Go to Settings.
• Select Update & Security.
• Choose Windows Update.
• Click Update history.
• Select Uninstall updates.
• Select the recent update you have on your computer, then click Uninstall.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Camera on laptop not working

Hello Ferrandino,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that the camera is not working in your PC. We will help you.

As per the description above, you have tried troubleshooting and still the camera is not working. This could be a hardware issue in your PC.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• What all steps did you try to resolve the issue?
• Did you make any recent hardware or software changes prior to the issue?
• Did you try updating or reinstalling the camera drivers?
• What is the exact make and model of your machine?

Please post to us with more information to help you better.

 

Camera not working

Hi Khem,

Corrupted or outdated drivers may be the possible cause why your camera is not working properly. To efficiently assist you, we'd like to gather more information:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Are you getting any error messages? If yes, could you provide us a screenshot?
• Have you tried updating your webcam driver?
• What is the make and model of you tablet?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in these articles on how to troubleshoot your camera:

• Windows can't find or start the camera
• Camera app and webcams help

Let us know if you need further assistance.