Common causes include missing drivers after a recent update, antivirus software blocking the camera, restrictive privacy settings, or issues with the app you're trying to use. This article provides a step-by-step guide to help you troubleshoot and resolve camera problems effectively.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

DISM provides the files required to repair your corrupted files. You should run DISM prior to running the System File Checker. To do this: Open an elevated command prompt. Type cmd in the Search box. In the search results, right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open.

Resolving this issue can often be as straightforward as updating the camera driver. The Windows Camera troubleshooter in the Get Help app is another useful tool. It contains automated steps that can resolve most camera-related issues.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open.

To update or reinstall a driver through Device Manager in Windows, select the desired task from the following list: next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to update the driver of a printer, select the arrow Printers.

You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Select the More icon next to the app you want to fix.

In Windows 11, the Camera settings in the Settings app helps manage the cameras connected to a Windows device. Select one of the following topics to see more: Default settings for each camera can be set in Camera settings.

Using Windows Update, Windows can automatically check if there are drivers available for new devices that are connected to a Windows device. For devices previously connected to a Windows device, updated drivers might also become available. These drivers can also be installed via Windows Update.