Windows 10: My camera has disappeared from devices

My camera stopped working. I have tried all suggestions and not fixed the problem.

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Why has my camera disappeared from the device list?

My camera has suddenly disappeared from my list of devices.

Any help will be appreciated.

 

my camera disappeared with Windows 10 update

Hello,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with accessing camera.
I will certainly help you.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted or out dated camera driver.

To understand the issue better please let us know:

• 
  Are you referring to camera app or opening web camera?
  
• 
  Have you made any software or hardware changes to the PC prior to this issue?
  

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices
troubleshooter:

I suggest you to runthe Hardware and Devices
troubleshooter and check if it helps.

• 
  Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Select View all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  ClickonHardware and Devices.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
  

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I suggest you to follow the steps in the Microsoft article and
check if it helps:

Windows can't find or start the camera

Camera doesn't work in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 update issue - camera

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would require more information to help you better.

What is the make and model of the camera?

I would suggest you to make sure the camera is installed properly and listed under Device Manager.

Follow these steps:

• Press “Windows key + X” from keyboard.
• Select “Device Manager” option from the list.
• Check if the Camera is listed in the devices list.

If it is not listed then the Camera driver is not installed. I would suggest you to run “Hardware and Devices” troubleshooter to diagnose and fix the issue.

If the camera is listed in the device manager, then perform the following troubleshooting methods:

Method 1:

You may try running the Hardware and Device troubleshooter and check if it helps.

a. Press Windows Key +R, type Control Panel.

b. Type troubleshooting in the search bar, click on troubleshooting.

c. Click on Hardware and Sound, click on Hardware and Devices.

d. Follow the steps from the wizard to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2:

If that doesn’t work, then I would suggest you to perform troubleshooting steps from the link “What
to do if you have problems with an app” to diagnose and fix if the issue is with Camera app.

Method 3:

If this doesn’t fix the issue, I would suggest you to uninstall the camera from Device Manager then reinstall it and then check if this fixes the issue.

Follow these steps:

• Press “Windows key + X” from the keyboard.
• Select “Device Manager” option.
• Search for Camera, then right click and select “Uninstall”.
• Then restart the computer.
• Download the latest driver from the Manufacturer’s website and install it.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance related to Windows, we will be glad to assist you.