Windows 10: Can't find 'Camera' in Device Manager

I found out my laptop's integrated webcam was not working last day. On checking I saw that the Camera option was missing in device manager. I changed the camera app settings, did sfc/ SCANNOW, did software updates for windows, and tried almost everything else I saw while googling but still cant fix it. I also cant find any camera drivers in the official laptop website.

One thing I noticed was most of the users having the issue were using an ASUS model (including me).

Any solutions?

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built in camera is not listed in device manager

Thank you so much for your effort but camera is not listed in device manager, so I cannot do what you suggested. Thank you.

 

Device Manager Un-Hiding Hidden Devices

When you connect a plug and play device, Windows Plug and Play manager detects it, finds and installs the driver. Device Manager lists the device with a solid icon.

The driver is only removed when you uninstall the device, not simply by disconnecting the device. When the device is disconnected, its driver is still installed. By default, Device Manager only displays connected devices. When you show hidden devices, note the Bluetooth icon you see is semi-transparent (not opaque). That indicates a "non-present" device. Sometimes also called a "ghost" device. The driver is still installed but the device is not currently detected (i.e. not connected).

Device can be disconnected when

• Device unplugged (e.g. removing a USB device)
• Turning a device OFF
• Disabling the device in BIOS (then windows won't detect it) or
• Device failure

So

• Check BIOS as suggested
• Check board connections
• Can b/t be turned off by a switch? or keyboard combination?

Also possible the b/t h/w failed

 

Integrated Camera not working, no imaging devices in device manager

Hello,

This issue may arise if the driver of the camera is outdated. We suggest that you follow these troubleshooting steps:

Method 1: Install updates from the manufacturer.

• Open the Device Manager on your PC.
  • In Windows 10, enter Device Manager in the search box next to Start, and then select Device Manager in
    the results.
  • In Windows 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap Search. (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move
    the mouse pointer up, and then click Search.) Then enter Device Manager in the search box, select Settings, and select Device Manager in
    the results.
• Expand Imaging devices.
• Right-click the camera that's having problems, and select Update Driver Software.
• Select Search automatically for updated driver software, and then follow the on-screen instructions. This might include restarting your PC.

Method 2: Install your PC's default drivers.

• Open the Device Manager on your PC.
  • In Windows 10, enter Device Manager in the search box next to Start, and then select Device Manager in
    the results.
  • In Windows 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move
    the mouse pointer up, and then click Search.) Then enter Device Manager in the search box, select Settings, and select Device Manager in
    the results.
• Expand Imaging devices.
• Right-click the camera that's having problems, and select Update Driver Software.
• Select Browse my computer for driver software.
• Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
• Select USB Video Device, select Next, and then follow the on-screen instructions. This might include restarting your PC.
  

If the issue persists, kindly contact your device manufacturer for better assistance.

Do let us know if you have any other concerns.