1 How to fix your camera not being detected in Windows 102 How to Allow apps Camera Access via Privacy settings3 How to Update / Install a Camera Driver with Device Manager4 How to Remove an Update in Windows 105 How to Roll Back to a Previous Version of Windows 106 How to Rollback a Camera Driver using Device Manager7 How to Reinstall a Camera Driver with Device Manager
In this guide, we’re going to focus on the software side of things. As a result, you should make sure to check the physical connection first if you can. If you’re using an external webcam, this should be simple. Look for any breaks in the wire, try a different USB port, and try it on another device. If your webcam is built into your laptop or PC, physical troubleshooting will be harder, so we recommend following the steps below before you go to a technician or send it for repair. Why is my camera not working?There are several reasons a camera might stop working or fail to work out of the box. The most likely reason your camera is not working in Windows 10 is a driver issue. While the OS always tries to find compatible drivers for your device, it may fail, particularly if you have an old or uncommon device. Drivers can also cause issues if you perform a system update, but your webcam manufacturer hasn’t updated their drivers to support it yet.Finally, it’s possible your camera is disabled due to a software or settings conflict. This could be your Windows 10 privacy settings.Let’s go over the fixes for these problems below, starting with drivers:
How to fix your camera not being detected in Windows 10
How to Allow apps Camera Access via Privacy settings
How to Update / Install a Camera Driver with Device Manager
How to Remove an Update in Windows 10
How to Roll Back to a Previous Version of Windows 10
How to Rollback a Camera Driver using Device Manager
How to Reinstall a Camera Driver with Device Manager
By following the steps in this tutorial, you should have been able to fix your camera. However, it’s possible your Windows 10 camera is still not working if you have an uncommon problem. If you suspect you have a software conflict, do a clean boot and troubleshoot camera issues there.If you’d like more help, check what your webcam is by following this guide and post your issue in as much detail as possible in the comments section below.
