Camera is blinking red light. Need help.

[Bobby0y]

Every now and then, my camera light turns on even though I'm using it. There are also two red blinking lights on both sides of it. When I try to use my camera app while this is happening, it says:

"Close other apps. It looks like another app is using the camera already. If you need it, here's the error code: 0xA00F4243<CameraReservedByAnotherApp>(0xC00D3704)"

Therefore, I cant even use my camera when this occurs. What could be going on? How do I fix this?

I tried looking online and it says to "uninstall the webcam drivers from device manager." So I looked up how to do that. It says to go to Device manager and click on "Imaging devices", which I don't see on my Device manager.

Is that the correct solution? If so, how do I do it since I don't see "Imaging Device" on Device manager? Is there another way? Please try to answer all my questions. Thanks.

[The_Fossette]

@Bobby0y

I reviewed your post and I understand that you are facing issues with the webcam.

Don’t worry, I assure you I will try my best to get this sorted.

Have you set up Windows hello?

Usually, the red lights beside the webcam start blinking when there is an application/software that tries to log in using the Windows hello feature.

I recommend you disable Windows hello and check whether the webcam works fine.

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

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