Windows 10: USB-plugged-in #16 Camera IS in device manager but is NOT in fileexplorer

Hello, the headline says it all, and I have been trying to resolve this throughout this year, but failed.Now, to prepare for a new trip where I'd love to use the tiny #16 keychain camera again on a motorbike though,it tried all over AGAIN. But failed STILL.Maybe someone has a NEW idea here?I went through all the published trouble-shooting steps, multiple times this year.In short, the only point that I cannot try camera's firmware update is of course because "but is NOT in fileexplorer". Indeed.While in device manager, it shows:it does NOT show in file explorer, where I would need it to sho

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manage USB devices within WIN10

• Here’s a long-winded thanks to Railtech (and others for their suggestions). Recall, my initial issue was how to get several ‘video’ apps to see a USB video feed instead of the USB webam feed.
• My webcam was listed as ‘Integrated Camera.’ I saw myself in the ‘Camera’ app via the webcam when the video setting was for 720p or 480p (not 1280p). The webcam had been plugged in and used earlier for ‘Zoom’. I clicked ‘Remove device’ in the Settings-Device screen; ‘Integrated Camera’ disappeared and the webcam was off.
• Once the ‘Integrated Camera’ was removed, I was able to connect to my video source with my cheapo video capture software (Honestech) via USB. My Device setting showed AV to USB2.0 device – Audio. ‘Camera’ also showed my video source.
• I next closed the apps, removed the AV to USB2.0 device on the ‘device’ screen, then plugged in my USB webcam. I heard the usual ding-song.
• The ‘Integrated Camera’ returned to the device screen, but the webcam didn’t turn on in the ‘Camera’ app. However, my Zoom app did show me on the webcam.
• So, Railtech, you were right about ‘removing’ then getting the webcam/device back by unplugging, then plugging it back in.
• However, WIN10 must be a bit schizophrenic in the way it favors some apps, like ‘zoom,’ over my ‘camera’ app.
• Nonetheless, by removing the ‘Integrated Camera,’ I was able to connect with my cheapo video capture software (Honestech), (via AV to USB2.0 device – Audio). So now, I can have both available, just by ‘removing device’ unplugging and replugging in the webcam’s USB connector. Not exactly a software-only switch, but it will have to do for now.
• Perhaps when I reboot, ‘camera’ will pick up the webcam again.

 

Toshiba External USB drives not showing in Explorer or Disk Management Plug-in

Thank you for the update.

Looks like your system is unable to detect your external hard drive. Let's see if scanning for new hardware will fix the issue. Follow these steps:

• Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
• Type in Device Manager and press Enter.
• Under Device Manager, select Action tab > Scan for hardware changes.
• Wait for your system to install the generic driver for your device and follow the on-screen instructions.

If the issue still persists, we suggest that you perform the following recommendations below:

• Plug in your external USB drives to other USB device port of your system.
• Use other USB cables for your external device to connect to your system.

Keep us updated and we will be glad to assist you further.

 

USB devices have yellow marker in device manager under 'Other devices'

Hi Roger,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Let me help you.

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  What is the make and model of your devices?
  

I suggest you to perform the following troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

I suggest you to run hardware and devices troubleshooter and check.

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  Press the Windows + X,
  and click on Search.
  
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  Type troubleshooting and select
  Troubleshooting.
  
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  Click on Hardware and Sound and select
  Hardware and Devices
  
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  Click on Next to run the troubleshooter
  

Method 2: Update USB Controllers.

To update the USB Controllers from Device Manager follow these steps.

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  Go to Device manager in control panel.
  
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  Select Device manager and a Device Manager window will pop-up.
  
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  Double Click on USB Controllers to expand.
  
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  Right click on the USB Controllers that is listed and select Update.
  

I hope the information helps. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.