windows 10 saying no cameras are attached

Well, this has taken a while, including one chat and one phone call with MS technical people.

While I watched them attempt to update my integrated camera's driver -- all to no avail -- I did notice that under "select device driver from those on this machine" or some such there was, in addition to "Integrated Camera", a "USB Video Driver".  When I selected that as the driver for my camera, it started to function properly.

I hope that others with a problem similar to mine might find this option useful.

Hi ayomideolasunkanmi

I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

Windows Key+i > Privacy > Camera > Make sure following

Allow access to this camera on this device is set to ON

Allow apps to access your camera is set to ON

Also down below Choose apps that can use your camera is ON for appropriate apps

Let's execute following steps for this problem if above doesn't solve your problem. Please update me once done.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to invoke Task Manager > Go to the “Processes” tab > See which programs are currently running in the background of the system and If you found an app that uses Camera, end that program
2. Switch Off your Antivirus temporarily and check. Switch On antivirus when testing is over.
3. Windows Key+X > Device Manager > View tab > Show hidden devices

Locate your Webcam

Right click > Roll Back

If Roll back doesn't work - Right click > Update Driver

If above doesn't work, go to your computer manufacturer's website, download latest webcam driver and install

Help Link - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13753/...

Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.

Hi ayomideolasunkanmi

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

Click Start > Settings > Privacy > Camera

Toggle on Allow apps to access your Camera

Scroll down and make sure Skype is toggled on

What is the make and model of your computer?

Press Windows key + X

Click Device Manager

Click Machine name at the top

Click the Action menu then scan for hardware changes then check if it shows up in the device tree.

Also, click the View menu

Click Show hidden devices

Expand Cameras

Right click the camera, then click Uninstall

Note: If you don't see it under cameras, look under Imaging devices.

Exit device manager then restart.

Windows 10 should redetect it then reinstall it.

Check if the camera is working again.

If you have a third party Antivirus utility installed, please remove it.

Also check the manufacturers website for updated driver.

Hi Ayo,

I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

Open Device Manager by Right clicking Start and selecting the same.

Click View>Show Hidden Items.

If it shows Camera/Imaging devices, Right click and select Properties.

Tell us the error code which is shown.

Thanks so much for the reply, the maker is lenovo idea-pad 320 i've scanned for hardware changes yet imaging device did not show up. i'll try and uninstall any third party anti-virus, if you have other suggestion please share, Thanks so much again