Windows 10: missing webcam

I have an msi GS63 stealth gaming laptop and i can see clearly that it has a webcam but it says that there is no web cam a lot of post say to click fn-f6 or go to device manger and click imagery devices but its not there even though i clicked show hidden apps or icons or whatever it is. Please help me


-Furious

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Imaging Devices missing in Device Manager and Webcam doesn't working

Hi,

Since you mentioned that the said driver is missing in Device Manager, what we suggest is for you to check in the Hidden Devices section on Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

• On the desktop, press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager.
• Click on View and select
  Show Hidden Devices.
• Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.
• If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select
  Update Driver Software
• Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.

Please post back with the result for further assistance

 

Webcam not working in Windows 10 Pro on Microsoft camera app and not on Skype

Hi,

Since you mentioned that you already reinstalled the driver for your webcam, we suggest that you perform these troubleshooting steps to resolve your concern:

• Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps.
• Install the driver using the compatibility mode.

Get back to us with the results of the suggested troubleshooting steps.

 

missing webcam drivers dell laptop

Hi,

This can occur when the driver is outdated or corrupted. What other steps have you tried so far to troubleshoot the issue. To isolate your concern, we recommend checking the driver in the Hidden Devices section on Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps
below:

• Press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager.
• Click on View and select Show Hidden
  Devices.
• Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.
• If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select Update
  Driver Software.
• Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.

For any results, kindly update this thread.