Windows 10: Windows 10 camera not working - have tried everything

Hello,

Yesterday June 17,2020 my camera was working fine, today I can't get it to work.

I have tried multiple things, which I will list below and it still doesn't work.

Is my computer broken?




Method. Check for Windows updates

>Go to Settings and select Update and Security.
>Under tab “Windows update”, click on the icon “check for updates”.

Method. Make sure the camera app is turned on
>Open Settings Window.
>Click Privacy.
>Click Camera in the left pane. If it is off, turn it on.

Method. Reset Camera App

>Type CMD on Search and select Command Prompt and run as administrator.
>Copy paste the following command:

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore.InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}"

Let it run and exit when done.
Restart your PC and check if the camera works.

Method. Check for antivirus software.
I don't have antivirus software

Method. Check and Update your camera drivers.

>Go to Device Manager.
>Expand category Imaging devices.
>Right-click on the name of your camera, and then select Uninstall.

Method. Download updates directly from manufacturer's website

:)

 

Tried messenger for camera....

Hi,

Normally, the issue with the camera not being detected is caused by an outdated driver or a recent update triggers a system conflict. To assist you with your concern, we suggest that you follow the steps listed on this
link. This is to identify and resolve any issues if Windows
can't detect the device.

Let us know how it goes after performing the suggested steps.

 

Camera not working

Hi Khem,

Corrupted or outdated drivers may be the possible cause why your camera is not working properly. To efficiently assist you, we'd like to gather more information:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Are you getting any error messages? If yes, could you provide us a screenshot?
• Have you tried updating your webcam driver?
• What is the make and model of you tablet?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in these articles on how to troubleshoot your camera:

• Windows can't find or start the camera
• Camera app and webcams help

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Camera not working

Hi.

Strictly speaking this is probably not the right place to ask, but I'm running out of ideas, and as I have Windows 10...

I have a Lenovo laptop and I'm trying to run Zoom, but I can't get the camera to work. I've tried contacting Lenovo and Zoom (via ticket) and have got nowhere. (Usually they try pointing me down a path already tried and failed.) I've tried all the options Zoom and Lenovo suggest, but to no avail. The camera works on nearly everything else, so I'm guessing it's actually the Zoom application. Any ideas?

Matt