Windows 10: Windows 10: how to access the device camera from an app

Is there a way to access the device camera from an app running on Windows 10?

I observed that if I run the app on android or iOS, I can access de camera and the file explorer, but running on windows 10 just the file explorer is the option.

Thanks!

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Unable to access Camera on Windows 10

Hi James,

Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your computer?
• Were you able to see any error code/ error message of this issue?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated drivers on your device.

Let us try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to check if there is any yellow exclamation point on WebCam in Device Manager.

• Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on
  Device Manager.
• Expand WebCam drives under
  Imaging devices , right click on the driver.
• Click on Properties and check the
  device status.
• If not, select Update Driver Software.

Step 2: I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
  Troubleshooting and select it.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
• Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
• Click Next to run the
  Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

If the issue is with the Camera app,

Step 3: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of accessing the camera on your computer for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Camera is not working on Windows 10 and getting error code " 0xA00F4244(0xC00D36D5)".

Hi Dav,



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.

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

• How exactly have you tried to access the Camera of the computer? Have you access through default Camera app or other camera app?
• Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to refer to the suggestion in the Microsoft Help Article and also try updating Camera driver from the Device Manager.

Step 1: Try to refer to the suggestion provided in the Microsoft Help Article about Camera related issues.

Get help when Windows can't find the camera:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/get-help-when-windows-cant-find-the-camera

Step 2: First I recommend you to access the Camera 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 access the camera.

Step 3: I suggest you to update the Webcam driver in the Device Manager and check if it helps.

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 camera driver and click on Update Driver Software.



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



Thank you.

 

Desktop app not accessing camera in Windows 10

Thank you Anthony. Just to clarify that I tried the suggestion you mentioned:

1. Go to a site that wants to use your microphone and camera.

When prompted, choose Allow or Block (this option is missing)

1. Under "Privacy and security," click Site settings.
2. Click Camera or Microphone.

Turn Ask before accessing on or off (when toggling this feature I still am not able to use the camera)

In the windows 10 settings I see some desk top apps that have camera permissions but Chrome is missing.

Thanks again for your assistance.