My camera is showing a black screen and the flash is on.

gary cosmo 20 Reputation points
2025-09-16T23:36:22.2066667+00:00

My settings are correct,, camera has permission under settings

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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CrazyKats 20,115 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-09-16T23:39:22.8066667+00:00

Hi Gary,

Does this happen to be on a laptop

that may have a slide that covers the

camera for privacy?

My Laptop has this.

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  1. Kapil Arya 38,571 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-09-17T14:04:54.5266667+00:00

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  2. Jonathan Deives 82,730 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-17T00:24:53.64+00:00

    Some laptop models have a camera on/off key, usually between F1 and F12 that must be pressed together with the FN key, or a protective cover on the camera. Check to see if your model has one of these.

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