Camera not working in google meet. Tried Integrated camera

Question

**Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Cameras

Integrated camera showing camera preview failed to start**

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

Open the Windows Camera app on your device.

If you encounter any error, please share the error message with us.

In addition to this,

1. Open the Device Manager.
2. Expand the arrow next to Cameras.
3. Right-click your "Integrated Camera" drive, select Uninstall device, Select 'Attempt to remove the driver software for this device check box,' and click Uninstall.
4. Once uninstalled, restart your computer.

Note - Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers for you during this restart.

After the restart, open the Windows Camera app to check if it's working.

Let me know if you still need more help.

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Answer 2

Follow these steps in order on Windows 11 to fix the integrated camera so it works in Google Meet:

1. Test whether the issue is specific to Google Meet
   • Select Start > Camera.
   • If the Camera app shows a working preview, the problem is with Google Meet or browser permissions.
   • If the Camera app also fails or shows a black screen, continue with the Windows steps below.
2. Run the Windows camera troubleshooter
   • Open the Get Help app using the camera troubleshooter link: Run the troubleshooter in Get Help.
   • Let it detect and fix camera issues, then test the Camera app and Google Meet again.
3. Check for Windows and optional camera updates
   • Select Start > Settings > Update & Security (or Windows Update on newer builds) > Windows Update > Check for updates.
   • If View optional updates or Advanced options > Optional updates is available, open it and install any camera or driver updates.
   • Restart the PC (use Start > Power > Restart, not just sleep/wake).
   • Test the Camera app and then Google Meet.
4. Update the integrated camera driver
   • Select Start > Device Manager.
   • Expand Cameras (or Imaging devices) and locate the integrated camera.
   • Right‑click the camera > Update driver.
   • Choose Search automatically for drivers and let Windows install anything it finds.
   • Restart the PC and test again.
5. Reinstall the camera driver
   • In Device Manager, right‑click the integrated camera > Properties > Driver tab.
   • Select Uninstall Device and check Delete the driver software for this device if available, then select OK.
   • In Device Manager, open the Action menu > Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the camera.
   • Restart the PC and test the Camera app, then Google Meet.
6. Switch to the in‑box UVC driver (if still failing)
   • In Device Manager, right‑click the integrated camera > Update driver.
   • Select Browse my computer for drivers.
   • Select Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
   • Choose USB Video Device and select Next.
   • Close the dialog, confirm the camera now appears under Cameras, then restart and test.
7. Check antivirus/firewall if error codes like 0xA00F4246/0x800706BE appear
   • Open the antivirus or firewall app from Start.
   • Temporarily disable or pause protection from its Settings/Tools/Protection section.
   • Test the Camera app and Google Meet.
   • Re‑enable protection immediately after testing.

If the Camera app still shows a black screen or “preview failed to start” after these steps, the integrated camera hardware or OEM‑specific driver may be faulty; in that case, use the device manufacturer’s support page for a replacement driver or hardware service.

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