HP Camera stopped working

[Wenics]

Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45) To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer. Any with that

[Nirvana_95]

Hi @Wenics 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. Thanks for your response. 

I see that you are facing issues related to your Webcam. Do not worry, we are here to help you with it.

May I know from when are you facing this issue?

Did you make any recent hardware or software-related changes to it?

I would suggest you please perform a driver reinstallation and let me know the outcome of it:

When the error message says your hardware device is not connected to the computer, chances are your device driver is missing or corrupted. In this case, manually uninstalling and reinstalling your device driver may help you out.

1) Press the Windows logo key and X at the same time, then select Device Manager.

2) In the Device Manager window, locate the device that’s giving you Code 45.- Look under the Camera option. 

3) Right-click on that device entry and select Uninstall device.

4) Tick the checkbox for Delete the driver software for this device and click Uninstall (if you’re prompted for confirmation).

5) In Device Manager, click Action on the menu bar and select Scan for hardware changes. This should refresh the system, then reinstall the device and its corresponding driver.

6) Restart your computer, then open Device Manager to check if the Code 45 issue has been fixed.
 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[Nirvana_95]

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[Nirvana_95]

Hi @Wenics 

I hope you are doing good.

We reached out but never heard back. Do you still need assistance? Let me know if there is anything else you need assistance with.

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