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.

Type manage cameras in the search bar on the Start menu, and then select Manage cameras from the results. Select the camera from the list of connected cameras. Windows will start the camera, display a preview, and show controls to adjust various settings. Use the controls and adjust the image.

If you get an error message that says your camera roll is missing (0xA00F4275) when you try to take a picture or video with the Camera app in Windows try the following solutions, in the order listed.

Fixes an issue in which recycled files are deleted permanently if you delete files from a DFS link in a network environment on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after you redirect the Recycle Bin to the DFS link.

If your PC has a built-in camera or a connected webcam, you can use the Camera app to take photos and videos. To find the Camera app, select Start > Camera. Select any heading below. It'll open to show more info about using your camera or webcam.

Live stream yourself and your gameplay at the same time using a live streaming provider app with an off-the-shelf USB webcam. You’ll need a 1080p webcam that has a YUY2 or NV12 format to stream with it.

Application compatibility updates trigger several changes in Windows XP Professional x64 edition, in Windows Server 2003, in Windows Vista, in Windows Server 2008, in Windows 7, in Windows Embedded Standard 7, or in Windows Server 2008 R2. The following are the three most common changes: Hard block. The update puts a hard block on the application.

Resolves a vulnerability in Windows Explorer that could allow remote code execution if a user visited a specially crafted webpage.

Learn how to use Windows File Recovery app to restore or recover lost files that have been deleted and are not in the recycle bin.

When your camera isn't working in Windows 10 (or if you're using an external webcam), it might be a problem with your drivers. Go here for step-by-step instructions for checking your Windows drivers.