Windows 10: Camera works in some apps but not others

Discus and support Camera works in some apps but not others in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Dell XPS 13 2021, Windows 11 Home up to date h/w and s/wWhen it boots, Windows says “cannot start your camera” and I can't use face signin..Camera... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DaveAitch, Jun 7, 2022.

  1. DAVEAITCH
    DaveAitch Win User

    Camera works in some apps but not others


    Dell XPS 13 2021, Windows 11 Home up to date h/w and s/wWhen it boots, Windows says “cannot start your camera” and I can't use face signin..Camera works fine in Signal, WhatsApp and Zoom.But I get a black image in Camera and Skype , although the white LED is lit.I ran the Windows Camera Troubleshooter. No success.I ran the camera troubleshooter on Dell SupportAssist. It popped a camera image up and it was perfect. At the end, it said camera test passed. But the problem persists.I’ve tried all the usual recommendations – checked the camera is enabled in bios, repaired and reset the Camera app

    :)
     
    DaveAitch, Jun 7, 2022
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  2. GINA_ON_THE_THREAD
    Gina_on_the_thread Win User

    camera not working

    If you have the camera connected to the computer, I would suggest that you disconnect the camera and then try to open the Camera app.



    If the camera app opens, follow the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + C” from your keyboard to open “Charms bar”.
    • Select “Settings” option.
    • Select “Permissions” option.
    • Turn on “Allow this app to access your: Webcam and Microphone” option.
    • Lose the app by pressing “Alt key + F4” from your keyboard.
    • Reopen the Camera app.
    • Connect your camera and then check how this app works.
    Goodluck!
     
    Gina_on_the_thread, Jun 7, 2022
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  3. ROBINPE
    robinpe Win User
    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?
     
    robinpe, Jun 7, 2022
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  4. HARSHAVARDHAN RATHOD
    Harshavardhan Rathod Win User

    Camera works in some apps but not others

    WINDOWS 10 CAMERA APP NOT WORKING

    Hi,

    We appreciate your time and effort for getting back to us.

    If you are referring to the Camera app then, I suggest you to uninstall the apps which came inbuilt with Windows 10 using Windows Powershell and reinstall using Windows Store. Follow the below steps:

    • Open the Start menu, type Windows PowerShell in the
      search bar.
    • Right click on the Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
    • Enter the below command to reinstall the Camera app.
    get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCamera* | remove-appxpackage



    After performing the above steps, install the Camera app form the Windows Store.

    Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
    Camera app and webcams help.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/camera-app-faq

    Note: The steps for Windows 8.1 applies to Windows 10.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Jun 7, 2022
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