Webcam driver issue

[batu4]

Hi, to program an fpga, I use the program called Zadig to change the drivers. However, I mistakenly changed my webcam drivers with it and now my webcam is unusable. How do i return back to a working driver? It shows under com ports in device manager now.

[Nal_NR]

Hi @batu4,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be happy to help you! 

To restore your webcam to a working state on your OMEN Laptop - 15-Ek0002nt, you can follow these steps to roll back to a previous driver or reinstall the original driver:

Method 1: Roll Back Driver

Open Device Manager:

• Press Win + X and select Device Manager from the menu.

Find the Webcam:

• In the Device Manager window, expand the "Cameras" or "Imaging devices" section.
• Locate your webcam device. It might be named something like "Integrated Camera" or similar.

Roll Back Driver:

• Right-click on your webcam device and select "Properties."
• Go to the "Driver" tab.
• Click on "Roll Back Driver." If this option is available, Windows will revert to the previously installed driver.

Restart Your Computer:

• Restart your laptop to ensure the changes take effect.

Method 2: Reinstall Original Driver

If rolling back the driver is not an option or doesn't work, you can reinstall the original driver:

Uninstall the Current Driver:

• In Device Manager, right-click on your webcam device and select "Uninstall device."
• Check the box that says "Delete the driver software for this device," then click "Uninstall."

Restart Your Computer:

• Restart your laptop. Windows should attempt to reinstall the default driver automatically.

Download and Install the Original Driver:

• If Windows does not automatically reinstall the driver or if the automatic driver does not work correctly, you can download the original driver from the HP support website.
• Go to the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads.
• Enter your laptop model (OMEN Laptop - 15-Ek0002nt) and navigate to the drivers section.
• Download the webcam driver and install it by following the on-screen instructions.

Method 3: Update Driver Using Windows Update

1. Check for Windows Updates:
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
   • Click on "Check for updates." Windows might find and install the appropriate driver for your webcam.

Method 4: Use HP Recovery Manager

If the above methods don't work, you can use the HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the driver:

Open HP Recovery Manager:

• Type HP Recovery Manager in the Windows search bar and open it.

Reinstall Drivers and Applications:

• In HP Recovery Manager, select "Reinstall drivers and/or applications."
• Find the webcam driver in the list and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall it.

By following these steps, you should be able to restore your webcam to a working state on your OMEN Laptop - 15-Ek0002nt. If you continue to experience issues, consider contacting HP phone support for further assistance.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.

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