Windows 10: Why is my camera app not working and the camera light is on at all times

my camer

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camera doesn't work in camera app but does in other software

I don't know how you unistalled the Camera app but just a suggestion here. PowerShell (admin) and run

get-appxpackage *camera* | remove-appxpackage

Then reboot and reinstall from Store.

If that fails then use something like Geek Uninstaller free to remove it and reboot and reinstall.





Edit -make an image to fall back on before the changes.

 

Camera not working

idgat: The camera works on other apps including live streaming to YouTube, so I'm guessing not.

Anibor: the driver reset did nothing.

Matt

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Also, I've notice that, while trying to setup the camera on Zoom, the camera light is active. So something is working.

 

camera not working

If you have the camera connected to the computer, I would suggest that you disconnect the camera and then try to open the Camera app.



If the camera app opens, follow the steps below:

• Press “Windows key + C” from your keyboard to open “Charms bar”.
• Select “Settings” option.
• Select “Permissions” option.
• Turn on “Allow this app to access your: Webcam and Microphone” option.
• Lose the app by pressing “Alt key + F4” from your keyboard.
• Reopen the Camera app.
• Connect your camera and then check how this app works.

Goodluck!