Windows 10: Need help installing camera drivers

Discus and support Need help installing camera drivers in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a desktop which does not have a built in webcam like a laptop does. I brought this plug and play camera and my desktop cannot find it. I figured... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Hobos8MaLunch, Sep 7, 2020.

  1. Need help installing camera drivers


    I have a desktop which does not have a built in webcam like a laptop does. I brought this plug and play camera and my desktop cannot find it. I figured out that I do not have a camera driver installed in my device manager. I just need to install the drivers so the computer knows how to connect to the external camera. I know the camera works because when I plugged it into my surface pro 6 and disabled the integrated webcam and enabled the external one the surface pro automatically switched to the external webcam and I can use it.


    What I've tried on my desktop:


    Windows update

    Show hidden devices

    Scan for hardware changes



    I don't even see a cameras tab in my device manager so I am guessing there is no drivers installed and I just need to install one.

    :)
     
    Hobos8MaLunch, Sep 7, 2020
    #1

  2. Windows Camera

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand the concern as you are unable to use the integrated webcam. There could be a possibility that the
    device driver not installed or out of date or the installed driver failed.
    In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

    • What is the model number of the Lenovo Desktop?
    • Is Lenovo Vantage utility app installed on the PC?

    • Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?

    Let us try few steps.

    Step 1: Check Camera Settings.

    1. Press Windows + I key to open Windows Settings.
    2. Click on Privacy and select Camera from the left pane.
    3. Click on Change check if it is toggled to On.
    4. Also toggle the switch to On under Allow apps to access your camera
    Step 2:Update Webcam driver.

    We would suggest you to update the Webcam driver from Device Manager. Please refer this article to update the driver:
    Update drivers in Windows 10

    If the behavior persists, I suggest you follow the steps in the article below and see if it solves the problem:
    Camera doesn't work in Windows 10

    You may also refer these articles for additional information:

    Windows 10 camera, microphone, and privacy

    How to use the Camera app

    If it persists, I recommend that you contact the Lenovo Technical Support to carry out tests related to the camera.

    Let us know the results.

    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Sep 7, 2020
    #2
  3. Nikhar_K Win User
    Missing Camera Driver

    Hi,

    Thank you for the reply.

    Sorry for the delay in response.

    As per the details shared by you, I have checked with the Acer website and I did not find any updated Camera drivers. There are drivers available only for Windows 7.

    However, I suggest you to download the Camera drivers from
    Extensa 5635
    and install the drivers.

    Since the drivers are for Windows 7 you will need to install the drivers in compatibility mode, to install the drivers in compatibility mode follow the steps mentioned below:

    1. Right click on the setup file and click on
      Properties
      .
    2. Click on Compatibility tab.
    3. Now, click on the check box that says Run this program in compatibility mode and select
      Windows 7.
    4. Click on Apply and then,
      OK
      .
    5. Now, run the setup file to install the drivers.

    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Sep 7, 2020
    #3
  4. Need help installing camera drivers

    +Connecting Camera

    Hi Ernest,

    Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community.

    I appreciate your interest on windows 10.

    Before to begin with troubleshooting,I would like
    you to answer the following questions:


    • Provide me the make/model of pc and camera?

    • Did you get any error message?
    I would suggest you to follow the steps below:

    Step 1:Update the driver

    After the install to Windows 10, the drivers for the camera may have not been Installed. I would suggest that you install the drivers for the camera and check.

    a. Move the mouse to bottom left corner and right-click on the
    “Start”
    icon.

    b. Select ‘Device manager’.

    c. Expand ‘Camera”, right-click on the adapter and select update ‘update driver software’

    step 2: Run the hardware troubleshooter.

    To do so, open Control Panel
    > troubleshooting> Hardware and Sound >
    Hardware and Devices
    .

    follow the instructions.

    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.
     
    AmritaBhattacharjee1709, Sep 7, 2020
    #4
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