getting integrated camera to work with zoom workplace app

William Lahvic 0 Reputation points
2026-09-15T16:57:56.12+00:00

When opening the zoom workplace app the integrated camera doesn't work

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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-15T16:58:10.35+00:00

    Try this in order:

    1. Check whether Windows can use the camera.
      • Open Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Camera.
      • Turn Camera access to On.
      • Turn Let apps access your camera to On.
      • Turn Let desktop apps access your camera to On.
      • Zoom Workplace is a desktop app, and desktop apps need that setting enabled.
    2. Confirm the camera works outside Zoom.
      • Open the Camera app from Start.
      • If the camera works there, the issue is more likely app-specific.
      • If it does not work there either, continue with the Windows troubleshooting steps below.
    3. Make sure the camera is not being used by another app.
      • Close apps that commonly lock the camera, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or the Windows Camera app.
      • A physical camera usually supports only one active capture stream at a time.
    4. Restart the PC.
      • A restart can apply privacy-setting changes and release the camera if another process was holding it.
    5. Check the camera driver.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Cameras.
      • If the integrated camera appears, update the driver or uninstall and restart so Windows reinstalls it.
      • If it does not appear, use Scan for hardware changes.
    6. If this is a Surface device, run the built-in help tools.
      • Open the Get Help app and run the camera troubleshooter.
      • In the Surface app, check Help & support and install any available updates.
    7. Check for a hardware camera block.
      • Some laptops have a physical privacy shutter or a keyboard key that disables the camera.
      • If Windows reports the camera is blocked or turned off by a switch or button, open the shutter or use the camera function key.

    If the camera works in the Windows Camera app but still fails only in Zoom Workplace, the problem is likely within the app rather than Windows.

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  2. David-M 125.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-15T17:39:59.9566667+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    Many integrated cameras are blocked by proprietary software or antivirus tools even when Windows privacy settings are turned on:

    • Check apps like Lenovo Vantage, Dell Optimizer, MyAsus, or HP Privacy Settings to ensure "Camera Privacy Mode" is turned off.
    • If you use third-party antivirus, check if it has a Webcam protection feature, and make sure the feature is not blocking Zoom.

    If that doesn't help, please check if a message is displayed in the camera's Device Status in Device Manager.

    1. Press "Windows + X" and select "Device Manager";
    2. Click on the "View" menu and select "Show hidden devices";
    3. Expand "Cameras";

    (If this category is not displayed, let me know.)

    1. If the camera is listed, right-click and select "Properties". Check if there is an error in "Device Status".

    If you prefer, share a screenshot. Use the shortcut "Windows + Shift + S" to use the screenshot tool.

    Also, share a screenshot of your system information.

    • Press "Windows + R", type msinfo32 and press Enter.

    Maximize the window and use the screenshot tool.

    Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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