Windows 10: I have to unplug my camera each time I use it.

Discus and support I have to unplug my camera each time I use it. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I understand that an application can't use the camera if it is being used by another application, but even if I haven't used the camera since the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by StephenfromChch, Sep 11, 2021.

  1. STEPHENFROMCHCH
    StephenfromChch Win User

    I have to unplug my camera each time I use it.


    I understand that an application can't use the camera if it is being used by another application, but even if I haven't used the camera since the computer was turned on, it won't register in the conference application I wish to use. Therefore, I have to unplug it to get it registering with the appl, although it will show as working if I open it through "Camera".Any help appreciated.

    :)
     
    StephenfromChch, Sep 11, 2021
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  2. KATRINECY
    KatrineCY Win User

    download Windows camera app

    Success in resetting Store; that produced a download of the Windows camera, despite seeing error message again, download proceeded. Screen shows MS app for Windows camera and indicates downloaded. (Camera now listed in app list.) But when Launch was selected,
    no action after screen with camera icon. Eventually message appeared " something went wrong: here is message code if needed: 0x400F4271>MediaCaptureFailedEvent>0xC00D3704. We seem to be moving ahead a step at a time. Next suggestion?
     
    KatrineCY, Sep 11, 2021
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  3. JORDAN DOM
    Jordan Dom Win User
    Laptop Camera

    Thanks for updating us on the results of the troubleshooting steps that you have completed. Since the built-in webcam is still not working correctly and the same error code 0xA00F4244 (0xC00DABED) is still appearing, we suggest that we check the camera privacy
    settings to see if the camera access is turned on. Kindly follow the steps below to check the camera privacy settings:

    • Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
    • Near the top of the Settings app window is the search box, kindly type the word "webcam" or "camera".
    • From the list of results choose Camera privacy settings.
    • Make sure that "Let apps use my camera" toggle is set to On.

    We look forward to your response once you complete the steps.
     
    Jordan Dom, Sep 11, 2021
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  4. CJB2145
    cjb2145 Win User

    I have to unplug my camera each time I use it.

    Camera Not Working: 0xA00F4271<MediaCaptureFailedEvent>(0x80070001)

    I looked at the Lenovo Community forum and learned that a common problem is the camera comes unplugged, step 5 in the list above (labeled step 3) is the solution and the Lenovo community helped with how to get it plugged back in. Press on the screen and
    the outside shell around the camera area to create a better connection.

    The camera is working again, thanks to both of you for your attempts to help.
     
    cjb2145, Sep 11, 2021
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