Windows 10: My camera appears to be working, but I can't see myself. It's just shows me a camera pic...

What I wrote

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Camera not working with Skype

Well I can't see one!!!

If I plug in an external USB camera then a camera heading appears in Device Manager and the USB camera is listed. Remove the USB camera and the entire camera section disappears

Cant remember if I said but,for hte avoidance of doubt, the Internal Lenovo camera appears as a selectable camera in Skype, its just that when selected it does not work (black screen)

 

Camera not working with Skype

Hi All
Lenovo ideapad 305 Windows 10 home 64 bit. All updates
Last worked with Skype and Zoom back around June now does not work
Camera can be seen working on Lenovo Vantage settings
but skype just shows black screen
Skype works with external USB camera
PC Settings shows camera is on, apps can access camera, skype has access, desktop app web view has access
Camera drivers are up to date. Camera does NOT appear in device manager
Skype is latest version.

Any clues as to what might be wrong?
TFAI

 

camera not working

If you have the camera connected to the computer, I would suggest that you disconnect the camera and then try to open the Camera app.



If the camera app opens, follow the steps below:

• Press “Windows key + C” from your keyboard to open “Charms bar”.
• Select “Settings” option.
• Select “Permissions” option.
• Turn on “Allow this app to access your: Webcam and Microphone” option.
• Lose the app by pressing “Alt key + F4” from your keyboard.
• Reopen the Camera app.
• Connect your camera and then check how this app works.

Goodluck!