Windows 10: Camera not opening in Windows 10

Discus and support Camera not opening in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; This problem is really getting out of hand now. My camera app is not working. Even when I try to login through Windows Hello using my camera, it shows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Abhishek Roychoudhury, Jan 28, 2022.

  1. ABHISHEK ROYCHOUDHURY
    Abhishek Roychoudhury Win User

    Camera not opening in Windows 10


    This problem is really getting out of hand now. My camera app is not working. Even when I try to login through Windows Hello using my camera, it shows "Getting ready.....Couldn't turn on camera". When I try to open camera app, this shows:Even when it used to work before, the camera resolution was so low around 0.02 MP, and I wasn't even able to change it.Things I've tried to fix this:Tried resetting the camera app from settings, didn't work.Updated the camera driver to the latest, from the device managerInstalled all the latest Windows updates.As a last resort, tried factory resetting the PC

    :)
     
    Abhishek Roychoudhury, Jan 28, 2022
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 28, 2022
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  3. XYLEE DEL
    Xylee Del Win User
    camera not opening

    Hello,

    We understand that after a Windows 10 update, your camera stopped working properly. This issue may have occurred due to corrupted drivers. For us to help you with this, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Are you getting an error message whenever you try to open photos or start the camera?
    • What is the current build and version number of your Windows 10? To check, press the Windows key, type
      winver, and press the Enter key.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you check this
    article     and perform the troubleshooting steps given to see if there will be any changes on your Windows 10 camera.

    Kindly get back to us.
     
    Xylee Del, Jan 28, 2022
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  4. EILEEN GAL
    Eileen Gal Win User

    Camera not opening in Windows 10

    Camera is not opening

    Hi Hardik,

    One of the possible reasons why the camera is not opening after the update is the antivirus software that's blocking it or it could be that the driver is outdated.

    To resolve your concern, we suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps listed on this
    link. The link contains troubleshooting steps such as checking the antivirus and the outdated webcam driver.

    Kindly update us with the result and let us know if you need further help.
     
    Eileen Gal, Jan 28, 2022
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