Windows 11 Windows 10. When your camera isn't working in Windows 11, it might be missing drivers after a recent update. It's also possible that your antivirus program is blocking the camera, your privacy settings don't allow camera access for some apps, or there's a problem with the app you want to use. Before you begin.

Windows 11 Windows 10. To use your camera with apps on Windows 11, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Camera settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your camera with apps. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Camera, then make sure Camera access is turned on.

Windows 11. In Windows 11, the Camera settings page helps you manage the cameras connected to your device. On this page, you can: View the cameras connected to the device. Preview a camera and adjust default values for common camera settings. If you have administrator access, you can also disable and enable cameras.

Open USB settings. Turn Connection notifications on or off. Note: If you're having trouble downloading photos, see Import photos and videos from phone to PC. Check whether USB-C port is working. Before trying the troubleshooting steps, let's check whether the USB C port is working.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.Type Command Prompt in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.

Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Before you start, make sure that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth. For more info on how to check, see Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. If you need help adding a device without Bluetooth capabilities, see Add a device to a Windows PC. Turn on Bluetooth.

Scan a picture or document with Windows Scan app. Find saved scans. Learn how to install a scanner and use it to scan pictures and documents in Windows 10.

Windows 11 Windows 10. To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, then select All apps, and then select Camera in the list of apps. If you have multiple cameras, you can switch between them by selecting Change Camera at the top right once the Camera app is opened. Open Camera. Looking for other camera info?

Windows 11. A Bluetooth Personal Area Network (BTPAN) is another way to share Internet connectivity between devices wirelessly. You can use this feature to connect your computer to a PC or phone’s hotspot through Bluetooth instead of using Wi-Fi.