My webcam is not working

[Hafil10]

Hi I need an help my webcam is not working 

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Hafil10,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

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

I understand your webcam is not working. Let’s go through a few checks.

Before we begin, please confirm:

Is this an HP laptop or an external USB webcam?

Do you see any error message, or is the camera completely black?

Meanwhile, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Check Camera Privacy Settings

• Click Start > Settings > Privacy & Security.
• Select Camera.
• Make sure Camera access is turned ON.
• Turn ON Let apps access your camera.
• Scroll down and allow access for the app you are using (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• If access is OFF, the webcam will appear not working.

Step 2: Check for Physical Camera Switch or Key

• Look for a small camera shutter slider near the webcam.
• Open the shutter if closed.
• On the keyboard, press Fn + the key with a camera icon (if available).
• Restart the laptop after pressing the key.
• Some HP laptops have a privacy key that disables the camera.

Step 3: Check Device Manager

• Right-click Start and select Device Manager.
• Expand Cameras or Imaging devices.
• Right-click your webcam and select Enable (if disabled).
• If enabled, select Uninstall device.
• Restart the computer to reinstall the driver automatically.

Step 4: Update or Roll Back the Driver

• In Device Manager, right-click the webcam.
• Select Update driver > Search automatically.
• If it recently stopped working after an update, choose Properties > Driver > Roll Back Driver (if available).

Step 5: Test in the Windows Camera App

• Click Start and type Camera.
• Open the Camera app.
• Check if video appears.

If the screen is still black, let me know:

Your HP laptop model.

What happens in Device Manager (is the camera listed or missing?).

Whether you see a privacy shutter or light next to the camera.

I hope this helps.

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