Windows 10: I can't find any "Cameras" settings in my Device Manager (to update my drivers) .... And...

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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This issue may arise if the driver of the camera is outdated.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.

 

device manager drivers/update/fix help

I need help with my drivers as they aren't showing up right in Device manager. I have double or triple entries in some of the categories; I have provided a link or file so that you can see what mine looks like. If anyone could direct me in the right path that would be awesome! I think the reason for my mouse studders/issues and also performance issues in the many games that I play is the reason behind these Drivers. Below is a image that I captured with gyazo that lists my devices.

https://gyazo.com/825cc09e1f38ba409bd23bd839c8aa08 <- (Device manager and problems w drivers)

-BenQ XL2420Z 144hz
-Logitech G403 Prodigy
-Corsair Vengeance K95

-When I fix the drivers that I need will the grayed out devices fix themselves/disappear in Device manager? Also, if/when I get my drivers all squared away and updated.. let's say I have some grayed out devices that are still in those sections.. is it OK to uninstall those or not?

-I also don't have any idea what those Microsoft streaming devices in Sound are!??! Could it be something I need to turn off in BIOS or?

-Lastly, what's the deal with the WAN Miniports?


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