Windows 10: Camera being used by another app.

Want to use camera on laptop and reads that the camera is being used by another app that needs to be closed. How do I fix this?

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Missing apps: Store, People, Photos, Games & Camera on upgrading to 10

Thanks for replying spunk. That's the 'alphabetical' list I was referring to, none of these apps are in that 'All apps' list. Any more suggestions?

 

Issues with using Camera on Windows 10 and getting black view while using the Camera.

Hi John,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if Camera driver is corrupt.



To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• How exactly are you opening the Camera on the computer?
• Are you using default Camera app or other camera app?

I suggest you to follow the method below to open Camera app in the computer and update the Camera driver in the Device Manager.

Step 1: I recommend you to open the Camera through default Camera app and check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Then type "Camera" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Check if you are able to use the Camera.

Step 2: I suggest you to update the Camera driver and check if it helps.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Then type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Expand Imaging Devices.

4. Right click on the Camera driver and click on Update Driver Software.





Please get back to us with an update on issue with using Camera on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

windows store camera app

We see that you are still having issues with your Camera app having an error code 0xA00F4271 even if you have tried the troubleshooting steps from the link provided above. Can you check your camera privacy settings to see if camera access is turned on? To
check the camera privacy settings, kindly follow the steps below:

• Click Start.
• Click Settings.
• In search box in upper right, type webcam.
• Click Camera privacy settings.
• Check that Let apps use my camera toggle is On.

If it is on, we suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps on this
link that was provided by Sumit Dhiman2 on August 21, 2016 to resolve Error Code 0xA00F4271.

Let us know if you need further assistance.