Camera not detecting

Anthony Di Campli 0 Reputation points
2026-09-20T15:51:15.15+00:00

My pc will not automatically detect my camera unless I unplug it and plug it back in

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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  1. EmilyS726 269.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-20T16:26:12.57+00:00

    This usually means Windows is not properly initializing the USB camera at startup or after sleep.

    Try this first:

    Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus controllers > open each USB Root Hub and/or Generic USB Hub > Properties > Power Management > uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

    Then restart the PC.

    If it still happens, go to Device Manager > Cameras > right-click the camera > Uninstall device, then restart Windows.

    If the problem continues, please tell me more:

    Does it mainly happen after a shutdown or restart, if so, also try turning off Fast Startup:

    Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > uncheck Turn on fast startup.

    Does it matter which USB port you use? Is this Win11 or 10?

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  2. Kapil Arya 38,491 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-21T06:14:53.1266667+00:00

    Try updating the camera driver for your device manufacturer's website, see if that helps.

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