How to resolve camera not detected issue in Device Manager?

Ravindra R 0 Reputation points
2025-09-12T17:15:50.2+00:00

The camera is not showing up in Device Manager, even after attempting to add imaging devices. What steps can be taken to fix this error?

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Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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  1. DaveM121 815.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-12T18:04:30.5533333+00:00

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    Look at the function keys (F1 - F12) on your keyboard, if one of them has a camera icon, press that key or Fn + that key to unlock the webcam.

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    If that was not the problem, look at the camera lens above your screen, is there a small privacy slider that needs to be opened to access the webcam?

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    If the webcam is still not working, go to the support page for your laptop on the manufacturers website, then from there, download and re-install the version of webcam drivers they provide

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