What is Camera App error code 0xa00f4288 in Windows 10?
‘Camera App error code 0xa00f4288’ is common Windows 10 error occurs while trying to access camera through ‘Camera App’. This camera error is similar to Camera error code 0xa00f4292 and Webcam Error Code 0xA00F4243 (0xC00D3704). This error states that your Windows camera is currently used in other app and urges you to close other apps if you want access your camera with ‘Camera App’ in computer. Let’s take a look at error message:
“Close other apps. It looks like another app is using the camera already. If you need it, here’s the error code: 0xA00F4288<AllCamerasAreReserved>”
Windows 10 users reported about this Camera App error and explained that the issue is occurred usually after Windows 10 upgrade. This error prevents you from accessing or opens your camera in ‘Camera App’. Users also explained that the possible reasons behind this issue is problematic camera driver. Missing, corrupted, outdated or incompatible camera driver can cause this type of camera error while trying to access camera in Windows 10.
Note that camera drivers are important software act as mediator between your camera device and operating system installed in computer. For example, webcam/camera (external or internal) hardware device connected to computer, then driver for your camera device must be installed. However, corrupted or outdated camera driver can also cause this type of issue so you should make sure your camera driver is up-to-date.
Corruption in System files and components associated with your camera could be another possible reason behind the issue and malware or viruses attack could be reason behind corruption in system. In such case, running system scan with some powerful antivirus for malware or viruses to remove infections and resolve the issue can be effective solution.
How to fix ‘Camera App error code 0xa00f4288’ in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘Camera App error code 0xa00f4288’ issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix PC problem like BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, System files or registry errors, malware or viruses issues, problems with programs or applications and other system issues with just few clicks. This way, you can fix camera issue in Windows 10. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 2: Allow Camera App to access your camera in ‘Camera Privacy Settings’
It might possible that ‘Camera App’ is not allowed in Windows 10 to access your camera in ‘Camera Privacy Settings’. Check and change ‘camera privacy settings’ to resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10
Step 2: In the opened ‘Settings’ App, go to ‘Privacy’ and choose ‘Camera’ from ‘App Permissions’ section in left pane
Step 3: Make sure ‘Allow access to the camera on this device’ in turned ON. If it is turned OFF, turn it ON.
Step 4: Scroll down to see ‘Choose which Microsoft Store Apps can access your camera’ and turn ON the toggle switch of ‘Camera App’
Step 5: Close ‘Settings’ App and check if the trouble is resolved.
Method 3: Reset Camera App
If you are unable to access camera through ‘Camera App’ in Windows 10 and the above methods didn’t work on fix, then you can try to fix the issue by resetting ‘Camera App’ in Windows 10.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10
Step 2: Go to ‘Apps > Apps & Features’
Step 3: Locate ‘Camera’ app, select it and click ‘Advanced Options’
Step 4: Scroll down to find ‘Reset’ option and hit ‘Reset’ button. Once done, please check if the problem is resolved.
Method 4: Update camera driver in Windows 10
As mentioned, corrupted or outdated camera driver can cause this type of camera error. You can fix the issue by updating camera driver. Let’s try.
Step 1: Right-click on your ‘Start Menu’ or ‘Windows LOGO’ icon and select ‘Device Manager’
Step 2: In the opened ‘Device Manager’, locate and expand ‘Cameras’, ‘Imaging Devices’, or ‘Sound, video and game controllers’ category
Step 3: Right-click on your camera device and select ‘Update Driver’
Step 4: Select ‘Search Automatically for updated driver software’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish update.
Step 5: Restart your computer once done and check if the problem is resolved.
Update camera/webcam driver in Windows 10 [Automatically]
You can also try to update your camera driver and other windows drivers with ‘Automatic Driver Update Tool’. This software will automatically find the latest update for all Windows drivers and then install them into computer. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 5: Fix Camera App error code 0xa00f4288 using ‘Registry Editor’
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘regedit’ in opened ‘Run’ dialog box and hit ‘Ok’ to open ‘Registry Editor’
Step 2: In the opened ‘Registry Editor’, navigate to following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE >Microsoft > Windows Media Foundation
Step 3: Right-click on empty area in right pane and select ‘New DWORD 32 Bit Value’
Step 4: Enter ‘EnableFrameServerMode’ in name field and set the value to ‘1’, and then click ‘Ok’ button to save.
Step 5: Once done, close ‘Registry Editor’ and check if the camera error is resolved.
Other Methods:
Step 1: Disable your antivirus/Windows firewall temporarily
Step 2: Update your Microsoft Store Apps
Step 3: Update Windows 10 to latest version
Step 4: Check your camera/webcam hardware problem and resolve the camera hardware issue.
Conclusion
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