Right-click the device, and then click “Update Driver” to search for a new driver.Ĭlick "Update Driver" in "Device Manager."Ĭlick “Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software” if you want to search for a driver automatically. Thank you for updating me that information. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns. Then turn on Allow access to camera on this device. To let apps access the camera, select the Start button, and then select Settings > Privacy > Camera. In newer versions of Windows 10, some apps don’t have default access to the camera. If you recently updated Windows 10, you might need to give apps permission to use the camera. Right click then run as administrator (note: try to disable translation to see the correct command) Some laptops have a privacy switch or a camera shutter key that can be used to turn off your webcam and prevent it from being used.Ĭamera Privacy Switch located at the right side of the laptopĬamera Shutter Key located on the keyboard What is your current windows version and edition? Press Start then search Settings, select System then About. When was the last time the camera was working? I'll be asking a few questions so I can have a better idea what solutions to provide. I understand you have a problem with your laptop camera. I want to apologize if you encountered this issue. I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.