What is Integrated Webcam not working Windows 10?
Here, we are going to discuss on “How to fix Integrated Webcam not working Windows 10”. You will be guided with easy automatic and manual method to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Integrated Webcam’: Integrated webcam means the device has built-in camera/webcam device. Most modern laptops come with integrated webcams/cameras so that you don’t have to purchase this device separately. Depending on integrated webcam – laptop built-in webcam you have, webcam driver must be installed in your laptop if you want to use your webcam without any issues. In sort, webcam driver is necessary for your Integrated Webcam and must be installed.
However, users reported that they faced ‘Integrated Webcam not working Windows 10’ issue while they tried to access their laptop built-in webcam through ‘Camera App’, ‘Skype’ or other camera supported apps in Windows 10 laptop. Sometimes, this issue occurs possibly after Windows 10 OS upgrade. Some common issues related to this webcam issue are ‘Integrated Webcam not recognized’, ‘Integrated Webcam not responding’, ‘Integrated Webcam driver is not installed properly’ or similar.
The possible reasons behind this issue can be problem with Integrated Webcam hardware and connection, problem with Integrated Webcam driver and webcam software, camera privacy settings and other reasons. It might possible that your camera privacy settings in Windows 10 are blocking specific app or entire system from accessing your camera/webcam. In such case, you can change your camera privacy settings in order to resolve the issue.
Missing, corrupted, outdated or incompatible webcam driver can also cause ‘Integrated Webcam not working’ or similar issue. You should make sure that you have updated webcam/camera driver installed in your computer. If you are facing the same issue, then you are in right place for the solution. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Integrated Webcam not working Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘Integrated Webcam not working’ issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix PC problems like BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs, system files or registry issues, malware or viruses issues, and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 2: Uninstall and then reinstall Integrated Webcam driver in Windows 10
It might possible to face this issue if your webcam driver is not properly installed. You can uninstall camera/webcam driver and then reinstall it in order to resolve the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Device Manager’
Step 2: Locate and expand ‘Imaging Devices’ or ‘Cameras’ category
Step 3: Right-click on your Integrated Webcam and select ‘Uninstall’. Follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall process/
Step 4: Now, restart your computer to see the changes. This will reinstall the driver for your integrated webcam automatically. Once done, please check if the trouble is resolved.
Method 3: Update Integrated webcam driver in Windows 10
Updating webcam driver to latest built can fix outdated or corrupted webcam driver issue and fix Integrated Webcam not working issue as well.
Step 1: Open your browser and visit your PC manufacturer’s official website. Download the latest Windows 10 driver for your integrated webcam.
Step 2: Now, open ‘Device Manager’ and expand ‘Imaging Devices’ or ‘Cameras’ category
Step 3: Right-click on your integrated webcam and select ‘Update Driver’. Follow on-screen instructions to finish update process.
Step 4: Once done, restart your computer to save the changes and check if the trouble is resolved.
Update integrated webcam driver in Windows 10 [Automatically]
You can also try to update integrated webcam driver and all other Windows drivers with ‘Automatic Driver Update Tool’. This software will automatically find the latest updates for all Windows drivers and then install them into computer. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 4: Check and change camera privacy settings in Windows 10
It might possible to face this issue due to camera privacy settings. You should make sure your system or certain apps is allowed to access webcam/camera.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10
Step 2: Go to ‘Privacy > Camera’
Step 3: Under ‘Allow access to the camera on this device’ section, click on ‘Change’ button
Step 4: Now, turn ON the ‘Camera access for this device’ and ‘Allow apps to access your camera’ toggle switch
Step 5: Under ‘Choose Which Microsoft Store Apps can access your camera’ section, turn ON the toggle switch for the program you want to allow camera access like ‘Camera’ App, ‘Skype’ and others.
Step 6: Once done, close ‘Settings’ App and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Uninstall problematic Windows 10 update
If this issue is started occurring after Windows 10 upgrade, then you can try to resolve the issue by removing such Windows update.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10
Step 2: Go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update > View Update History > Uninstall updates’
Step 3: Select the problematic Windows update installed and listed under ‘installed updates list’, and uninstall the update.
Step 4: Wait to complete uninstall process. Once done, restart your computer and check if the problem is resolved.
Method 6: Disable Firewall/antivirus software temporarily
It might possible your antivirus/firewall is blocking you from accessing your camera/webcam for some security reasons. In such case, you can block/disable your antivirus/firewall temporarily in order to resolve the issue. Once your antivirus/firewall disabled in Windows 10, you can try accessing camera/webcam in Windows 10 and check if the trouble is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Integrated Webcam not working Windows 10 with several easy steps. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
