Webcam not working

[tr1ck-5t3r]

My integrated webcam isnt working. Everytime i open it it says we cant find your camera .The error code says 0xA00F4244<NoCamerasAreAttached>. I cant find the camera listed in the device manager.

 

[Goddess-Bastet]

Is the camera listed within device manager? If not then check further under View>Show hidden devices.
Some suggestions:
Have you allowed apps to access the camera (& microphone) under Settings>Privacy?
Is there a key which if clicked will disable the camera?
What’s the make & model of the laptop?

 

[tr1ck-5t3r]

no, its not listed in device manager.

its not under hidden devices either

yes, i have allowed access to apps

I don't see any such key

the device is use is Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-VU

 

[tr1ck-5t3r]

Is the camera listed within device manager? If not then check further under View>Show hidden devices.
Some suggestions:
Have you allowed apps to access the camera (& microphone) under Settings>Privacy?
Is there a key which if clicked will disable the camera?
What’s the make & model of the laptop?

no, its not listed in device manager.

its not under hidden devices either

yes, i have allowed access to apps

I don't see any such key

the device is use is Acer Aspire 3 A315-53-VU

 

[Goddess-Bastet]

Then the camera has failed.

 

[plodr]

Just double check that it hasn't been disabled in the BIOS. I routinely do this for the cameras on netbooks. (That was before 2020 and all the Zoom meetings!)

 

[managed]

Try this, switch the laptop off, disconnect the power cable, hold down the power button for 30 seconds, then switch it on again.