Windows 10: External Web Cam Not Detected

I have an external webcam that has been working fine for years but had to unplug to move desk. Now won't recognize webcam -- no device found even though when I plug the cam into USB ports multiple tried it beeps as if the system detects it.

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Unable to use the external web cam.

Hi,

To assist you better, I would like to know the make and model of the computer and the web cam.

This issue may arise due to compatibility issues.

I suggest you to first disable the internal camera from the device manager and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

• 
  Right Click on Start menu and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Expand the section beside "Imaging Devices".
  
• 
  Right-click on your webcam and choose
  Disable.
  

Please check if you are able to use the external web cam after disabling the internal cam.

Please do let us know the results. If you need further assistance, we will be glad to assist.

Thank you.

 

Web cam not working.

Hi Maryo,

We need more information about your concern. Is this a built-in web cam or an external web cam? If it's an external web cam, we suggest that you try and use other ports and see if it helps. You can also try to download the web cam driver through the manufacturer's
website.

Looking forward to your response.

 

web cam

Did you buy this Web Cam new and do you still have the box for it ???

• The Box packaging would usually have the Web Cams Manufacture and Identification on it as to what it is.
• Usually there would have been a small CD/DVD Disk with it in the box packaging containing the Drivers and Software for this particular Web Cam.

This Web Cam must have a Model Name and Number on it some where if its a external stand alone Web Cam.

Logitech have a tag on the end of the USB Cable as do many Microsoft.

The Tag has the Model and Serial Number on it but you may need a magnifying glass to read it.

Others may be on the body of the Web Cam itself.

If you find this then write it down.

Go to the Manufacturers Web Site Service and Support.

Manufacturers Service and Support usually have a field asking for the Model Name.

Enter the Model Name and search.

See what manufacturers Software and Drivers are available for it and your Operating System in downloads.

Download them and install them.

Also read the User Manual of what the Web Cams Setting do.

This is also usually supplied in the Manufactures Service and Support.

Otherwise as mentioned by Christopher Miller, you may need a small app.

• May be you already have one but turned the app off.
• If that`s the case start the app and see if it recognizes the Web Cam.