Windows 10: webcam stop working after update from window 10 to 11 how to reconnect access

PC currently using Window 11 after update this pass Oct. Now the webcam will not open without using Zoom. Any recommendation uninstall and reinstall need use of webcam for school.

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Built in Webcam is not working on Windows 10.

Hi Leo,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

This issue might occur if there is change in Camera settings or camera driver is corrupt.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "It's also not listed in device manager", have you checked the Camera driver in the Imaging Devices under the Device Manager?
• When you say that "and it just stopped working", how exactly are you trying to access the webcam? Which application are you using to access webcam? Have you tried to check the issue with default Camera app?
• Are you getting any error message?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to check the issue with accessing through Camera app.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Then type "Camera" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Check if you are able to use the Webcam.

Also I recommend you to check if Webcam driver is avialble or not in the Device Manager.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Then type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Expand Imaging Devices.

4. Right click on the webcam driver and click on Update driver software.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with accessing Webcam, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Webcam not working

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



This issue can occur if the camera drivers are not up-to date, your anti-virus may be blocking the camera, or camera app is not installed properly. I would suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article:
Camera does not work in Windows 10. You can also refer to the suggestion on HP article:
HP PCs - Webcam Troubleshooting (Windows 10, 8).



If you need any further assistance, please write back with the following information:

1. What happens when you are trying to access Camera app?
   
2. What is the exact error message you are getting?
   
3. What is version of Windows 10 that is installed on your device?
   
4. Are you using an external webcam? If yes, please help us with the make and model of the webcam.
   

Regards,

 

webcam not working after win 10 ans. update

We suggest that you uninstall the driver for the webcam and then disconnect the webcam from the computer, restart the PC, and then reconnect the webcam before installing the updated driver. Check if it works.