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Camera Doesn't Work on Windows 11
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Anonymous
So Recently, I have discovered that my camera suddenly stopped working, I tried as ALL solutions that I could find (Reinstalling the camera app, updating drivers) but it still doesn't fix, I also installed updates to my drivers and I think this is what is causing all of this. Is there any solution Possible? If so, Please Tell me.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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Anonymous
2024-09-13T07:05:41+00:00 -
Anonymous
2024-09-13T05:11:53+00:00 So Recently, I have discovered that my camera suddenly stopped working, I tried as ALL solutions that I could find (Reinstalling the camera app, updating drivers) but it still doesn't fix, I also installed updates to my drivers and I think this is what is causing all of this. Is there any solution Possible? If so, Please Tell me.
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Anonymous
2024-09-13T04:34:39+00:00 I've had the same issue - and just now, discovered the F10 key controls camera privacy, I must have accidentally bumped that at some stage. Maybe this will help someone else who has the same issue.
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VARADHARAJAN K 9,726 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2024-09-12T17:41:37+00:00 Check with online webcam test
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Anonymous
2024-09-12T17:36:01+00:00 Tried that (a rebuild) and didn't work. Be careful!! And good luck.
*The issue seems to be that there are hidden files, under the boot partitions, and if the reboot picks the driver up from there, nothing you do will fix it. Microsoft strikes again and then buries its head in the sand.