Built-in Camera Not Working/Attached (HP Victus)

[VP07]

Hi everyone,

I'm having an issue with the built-in camera on my HP laptop. Whenever I try to open the Camera app or use it for video calls, I get a message saying "0xA00F4244 (NoCamerasAreAttached)." It’s like the system doesn’t even recognize that there’s a camera at all. 

I have tried few things.

• Looked for a physical camera switch on the laptop — pretty sure this model doesn’t have one.

• Checked privacy settings — camera access is on for all apps and services.

• In Camera settings, Windows just says no camera is found.

[Max3Aj]

@VP07, Hello and welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for posting your question. I'm here to help you get things back on track.

I understand you're experiencing an issue where your built-in camera isn't being detected on your Victus by HP 15-fa0000 laptop, and you're seeing the error 0xA00F4244 (NoCamerasAreAttached). You've already checked the privacy settings and confirmed there's no physical camera switch, great first steps!

Let’s walk through a few more troubleshooting steps to help resolve this:

Check Device Manager for Camera

1. Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
2. Look under Imaging Devices, Cameras, or Sound, video and game controllers.
   • If you see HP Wide Vision HD Camera or similar, right-click it and choose Enable device (if disabled).
   • If it’s missing or has a yellow triangle, continue to the next step.

Scan for Hardware Changes

1. In Device Manager, click Action > Scan for hardware changes.
2. If the camera appears, try using the Camera app again.

Reinstall Camera Driver

1. In Device Manager, right-click the camera (if visible) and choose Uninstall device.
2. Restart your laptop, Windows should automatically reinstall the driver.
3. If not, you can manually install the driver from HP support page: Official HP® Support

Enable Camera in BIOS

Sometimes the camera can be disabled at the BIOS level.

1. Restart your laptop and press Esc repeatedly, then F10 to enter BIOS.
2. Navigate to Advanced > Built-in Device Options.
3. Ensure the Integrated Camera is enabled.
4. Save and exit BIOS.

Update BIOS and Chipset Drivers

Outdated BIOS or chipset drivers can cause hardware detection issues.

• Visit the HP Support Page and:
  • Download and install the latest BIOS update.
  • Install the latest Intel Chipset Driver.

Test in HP Hardware Diagnostics

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Turn it back on and immediately press Esc, then F2 to open HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.
3. Select Component Tests > Webcam and run the test.

If the test fails, it may indicate a hardware issue.

I hope the information shared has been useful and resolves your concern.

Wishing you a smooth and hassle-free experience ahead!

If this solution helped, please click “Accepted Solution” so others can benefit too. Don’t forget to hit the “Yes” button if you found this helpful!

Warm regards,

Max3Aj

HP Support

[VP07]

Hey,

First of all I opened device manager and try to find Camera but any types of Camera is not listed there, I also check after enabling "show hidden devices", I also scanned for hardware changes but it did not worked. Then, I entered BIOS and tried to find advanced setting, but I did not find any. After that, I tried to do HP hardware Diagnostics, but there were no webcam in that. However, few months ago I tested webcam in HP hardware Diagnostics and test was successful, for reference I've attached logs of HP hardware Diagnostics with this reply. 

Model: Victus by HP Gaming Laptop 15-fa0xxx
Serial Number: 5CD*******
Product ID: 374W******
CSO Number:
Agent ID:
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Start Time Type Result Failure ID
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2025-07-16 22:43:41 Video [F] Passed NA
2025-05-01 17:45:11 Webcam [C] Passed NA
2025-05-01 17:42:08 Video [F] Passed NA

[Max3Aj]

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[Rohit622]

 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Rohit622,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding the built-in camera on your HP Victus!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

Check Camera Settings: Make sure that your camera is not disabled in the device settings. You can access this by typing Camera Privacy Settings in the Windows search box and ensuring the camera is set to 'On'.

Update Camera Drivers: Ensure that the camera drivers are up to date. You can check for driver updates by going to Device Manager and looking under 'Cameras', then right-clicking your camera and selecting 'Update driver'.

Camera Privacy Cover: If your HP Victus is equipped with a camera privacy cover, ensure that it is open. Sometimes the cover can block the camera's view if it's accidentally closed.

Windows Permissions: Verify that apps have permission to access your camera. Go to Privacy settings > Camera and ensure access is enabled for the necessary applications.

Run Hardware Troubleshooter: Use Windows’ built-in troubleshooter for diagnostics. Type Troubleshoot in the search box, then select 'Troubleshoot' settings and proceed to run the 'Hardware and Devices' troubleshooter.

I hope this helps.

I'm glad I could help! 😊 If this resolved your issue, please mark it as "Accepted Solution" and click "Yes" on "Was this reply helpful?" Your feedback not only keeps us going but also helps others find the solution faster! 👍✨

Take care and have an amazing day ahead! 🚀

Best regards,

[Rohit622]

Issue is solved, thank you. The front camera of my laptop is working fine.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @VP07,

Thanks for letting us help you out! If you're all set, please mark this post as 'Accepted Solution' so I can do a virtual happy dance! 

If you need anything else, I'm all ears (or rather, all text). Just let me know! 

You're awesome, and I'm honored to have been your go-to guide today! 

Stay fantastic, and have an amazing day ahead! 

Best Regards,

[VP07]

Hi,

Sorry but my problem is not solved yet. I tried everything as instructed but it did not worked. Previous agent told to contact support but I don't have any option to contact them. Please help me with that. Thanks.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @VP07,

We understand how important it is to have your device functioning properly, and we're here to assist you.​

To ensure your device receives the appropriate care, we recommend visiting an authorized HP service center. Our certified technicians can provide a thorough diagnosis and offer the best solutions to address the issue.​

You can locate the nearest HP service center using our Service Center Locator:​

🔗 HP Service Center Locator

If you need further assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.​

Best Regards,