HP Notebook PC does not have a camera kill switch or webcam shutter key

[AT2612]

no key for camira and camira isn't working

[Pallipurath]

Hi @AT2612,

 Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

  

Thanks for reaching out! 

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

If your HP notebook's camera isn't working and it doesn't have a physical camera kill switch or webcam shutter key, here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow

Check Camera in Device Manager:

• Press Windows + X and select "Device Manager".
• Expand "Cameras" or "Imaging Devices" to see if your camera is listed.
• If there's a down arrow on the camera icon, it might be disabled. Right-click and select "Enable".

Update or Reinstall Camera Drivers:

• In Device Manager, right-click on your camera and choose "Update driver".
• Select "Search automatically for updated driver software".
• If no updates are found, you can also try uninstalling the driver and then restarting your laptop, which will prompt Windows to reinstall the driver.

Check Your Camera App Permissions:

• Go to Settings > Privacy > Camera.
• Ensure that "Camera access for this device" is turned on.
• Also verify that "Allow apps to access your camera" is enabled.

I hope this helps. 

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Pallipurath