Windows 10: How can I reinstall my webcam/camera? It seems to be missing on Windows 11 after an update

Hi, my camera seems to be completely gone from my laptop. Everything is saying we cannot detect your camera or no camera detected and I do not see the camera even showing on my devices/drivers list. The only changes may have been the automated updates. I had a zoom meeting today and no camera was found. I do have this error message:0xA00F4244The system cannot detect the camera.

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Webcam not working in Windows 10 Pro on Microsoft camera app and not on Skype

Hi,

Since you mentioned that you already reinstalled the driver for your webcam, we suggest that you perform these troubleshooting steps to resolve your concern:

• Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps.
• Install the driver using the compatibility mode.

Get back to us with the results of the suggested troubleshooting steps.

 

Windows 10 Update: Missing Camera

For some reason my webcam is no longer installed on my laptop. I'm not sure when it stopped working or was deleted but I figured it was after a windows 10 update. I have followed most suggestions but the issue is that there are no more camera files on my
computer and there is no listed camera or imaging device in my device manager.

I have tried reinstalling the driver but nothing seems to be working. Anyone else with this similar problem that you've hopefully solved?

 

Windows Camera

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are unable to use the integrated webcam. There could be a possibility that the
device driver not installed or out of date or the installed driver failed.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the model number of the Lenovo Desktop?
  
• Is Lenovo Vantage utility app installed on the PC?
  

• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?

Let us try few steps.

Step 1: Check Camera Settings.

1. Press Windows + I key to open Windows Settings.
   
2. Click on Privacy and select Camera from the left pane.
   
3. Click on Change check if it is toggled to On.
   
4. Also toggle the switch to On under Allow apps to access your camera
   

Step 2:Update Webcam driver.

We would suggest you to update the Webcam driver from Device Manager. Please refer this article to update the driver:
Update drivers in Windows 10

If the behavior persists, I suggest you follow the steps in the article below and see if it solves the problem:
Camera doesn't work in Windows 10

You may also refer these articles for additional information:

Windows 10 camera, microphone, and privacy

How to use the Camera app

If it persists, I recommend that you contact the Lenovo Technical Support to carry out tests related to the camera.

Let us know the results.

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator