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my camera no working
My In built camera is not working
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GULSHAN MALHOTRA
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I am using Window 11 in my laptop, but my In-Built camera is not working. How can I fix the problem?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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Aklilu Hailu 0 Reputation points2026-02-13T14:32:14.04+00:00 My camera is covered with something I cannot open and use it at all, even for web caom
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Rakhi Gupta 0 Reputation points2026-02-15T07:08:02.61+00:00 My camera is covered with something I cannot open and use it at all, even for web caom
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Ferdinand Nanalig 28,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-02-07T19:23:19.1466667+00:00 Hi! Let me help you with this issue.
Please check the camera shutter or lens cover to see if it is still covering the camera.
What is the error that you are getting when you open the camera?
Have you tried restarting the machine?
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Alexis Rojas 0 Reputation points2026-02-08T04:31:11.11+00:00 hi guys, got an issue with my lenovo built in camera, under windows it is detected but apps cannot use it, for example when testing using the app in windows for cameras I get
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Aklilu Hailu 0 Reputation points
2026-02-13T14:37:44.4366667+00:00 Where cannot I find the camera shutter? There is no access to shutter in camera setting
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Kapil Arya 37,206 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2026-02-08T08:46:35.09+00:00 Please refer suggestions in this support article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/camera-doesn-t-work-in-windows-32adb016-b29c-a928-0073-53d31da0dad5
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Q&A Assist2026-02-07T14:01:08.4333333+00:00 AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn moreIf your built-in camera is not working on Windows 11, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Check Function Keys: Look at the function keys (F1 - F12) on your keyboard. If one has a camera icon, press that key or use Fn + that key to unlock the webcam.
- Privacy Slider: Ensure that there is no privacy slider on the camera lens that needs to be opened to access the webcam.
- Update Drivers: Visit the support page for your laptop on the manufacturer's website and download the latest version of the webcam drivers. Reinstall them to see if that resolves the issue.
- Camera Settings: Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras to check if the camera is listed and enabled. You can also troubleshoot from this settings page.
- Windows Updates: Make sure your Windows 11 is fully updated, as updates can sometimes resolve hardware issues.
If these steps do not resolve the problem, consider checking for any known issues with the camera in Windows 11 or contacting support for further assistance.
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