Device can't find camera Error code: 0xA00F4244<NoCamerasAreAttached>

[Dragfernus]

I had a google meet but my webcam won't open as it would show an exclamation mark over the camera icon. Then I opened the camera app and "We can't find your camera" this popped up with the error code given above

I've tried almost everything possible, instead of reinstalling the driver as I fear I'll completely uninstall the drivers and won't be able to install them again. Please provide support.

I've already faced hardware difficulties with this product before but it's getting really annoying now and it's only been 6 months.

[BeemerBiker]

Since the camera is actually listed in the device manager, it probably has the wrong driver

Try rolling back the driver as explained in this article

How to Roll Back a Driver in Windows (lifewire.com)

[Dragfernus]

Thanks for replying but I can't seem to roll back the driver as the 'Camera' section won't show unless i press "show hidden devices" and even then the driver is greyed out and upon visiting the properties the roll back button is greyed out and unclickable

[BeemerBiker]

1 - enter "camera" in the windows search box. An error message may appear. If so, click "Get Help".  Possibly you may have done this already.

2 - Look at the keyboard function keys for a camera icon such as

if you see anything like that then press it and see if the camera starts working. It could also be a physical device such as a switch or a cover that closes over the lens. I do not have your particular system so am guessing but you might read this article..


3 - Try a repair of windows system files. From the administrator command command prompt enter as explained below

sfc /scannow

How to use SFC or DISM to repair Windows

just do the SFC. If you see a message that corrupted files were fixed then reboot. The only time to do the DISM is if the SFC reports it found problems but cannot repair it.