Windows 10: Why do I not have imaging device in device manager?

Hi my imaging device is not installed in device manager on my Lenovo. My webcam has been affected since the last update yesterday, camera light is on, but no picture. Video calls don't work any more... frustrating. Updates seem to always remove at least one function everytime.

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Imaging Devices missing in Device Manager and Webcam doesn't working

Hi,

Since you mentioned that the said driver is missing in Device Manager, what we suggest is for you to check in the Hidden Devices section on Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

• On the desktop, press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager.
• Click on View and select
  Show Hidden Devices.
• Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.
• If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select
  Update Driver Software
• Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.

Please post back with the result for further assistance

 

No hardware listed in Device manager?

I don't konw whathappend but in Device manager and in my Network connections there is nothing where there used to be a Modem listed and all my hardware in Device Manager. What happend and how do I fix this?

 

can't find imaging device on device manager

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

Method 1:

If your computer is having problems with a recently installed device or other hardware, try using the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to fix the problem. It checks for common issues and makes sure that any new device or hardware
attached to your computer was installed correctly.

• • • • 
        Open Control Panel.
        
      • 
        In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click
        Troubleshooting.
        
      • 
        Click on Hardware and Devices
        and run the troubleshooter.
        

Method 2:

Open device manager and check the status of the device:

Mostly imaging devices are under hidden devices check if you can see imaging devices in device manager under hidden devices.

​Now in the device manager window try these steps:

a. Click on View and click on
Show hidden devices.

b. Now, locate imaging device right click the device and click on Properties.

Let us know if any error message received in device manager.

Method 3:

Try downloading and installing the webcam driver from manufacturer's website in compatibility mode and check if it works:

Follow the steps to install in Compatibility mode.

• 
  Download the updated driver from the manufacturer’s website.
  
• 
  Right click the driver installation file and select
  Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.
  
• 
  Place a check in the
  Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
  
• 
  Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click
  OK.
  
• 
  Try installing the driver and check.
  

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.