Make sure you turn the camera on correctly and, if necessary, check the camera's permissions in Windows' privacy Settings. You can also test the Camera for anomalies in the Camera app for Windows as a priority.
If it's for the Windows camera, head into settings->apps->camera->advanced options->reset the app. You should also check if you have available system and/or app updates pending.
2. Check for updates. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. If there are no updates for your camera, try to select Advanced options > Optional updates, and look for any driver updates for your camera. Allow available updates to install, then restart your device when it's ready. 3. Restart your PC.
my camera wont enable (f8 key). for some reason, after restarting once with the f8 key on (the camera gets blocked) it wouldnt work. its stuck disabled, and even after several methods such as
I have upload Windows 10. I now find it won't upload my photos from my Sony Cyber - Shot camera. How do I get Windows 10 to find my camera. I have photos I need to post.
The settings should still be there for your audio device (microphone) and the webcam. Movie Maker uses the video/webcam devices defined within Windows. First make sure the webcam is visible to Windows and you are able to use it in other applications (like Skype, or software that came with the webcam).
On Windows 8 the Microsoft Camera Codec Pack is installed automatically via Windows Update. If you run Windows Update it should install the latest version of the codec pack.
