Your computer will reinstall the driver as it reboots. Now close down Device Manager and reboot your computer. Make sure you check the box to "Delete the driver software for this device". When you find your Webcam, Right Click on the webcam and choose "Uninstall Device" Click on the arrow > next to a category to expand that category until you find your webcam. It might be under >Imaging Devices or >Other Devices.
This and other Cameras drivers we're hosting are 100 safe. Please note we are carefully scanning all the content on our website for viruses and trojans. In Device Manager, click the View menu and select "Show hidden devices" This page contains drivers for HP Truevision HD manufactured by RealTek. Videos you watch may be added to the TVs watch history and influence TV recommendations. If you can Right Click your Start button and then choose Device Manager from the list. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Each laptop manufacturer has its own utilities.
If you found that adjusting the brightness in Windows 10 settings works fine, but the function keys (Fn) of brightness control on the laptop keyboard doesn’t work, most likely you need to install additional software from the laptop manufacturer. Some laptops have a sliding lens cover that when closed or not fully opened properly will prevent your webcam from working. Screen Brightness FN Keys Not Working on Laptop. Other computers can have a physical hardware button you need to press or slide into an On position. Sometimes you don't need to press the Fn key and just the F Key to cycle it On or Off. Normally pressing and holding the Fn button (function) + the associated F Key will turn on / off your webcam when it is pressed.
If you are using a laptop, does it have a webcam key you can press (usually on the one of the F Keys)? It normally has a picture on the F key that represents a webcam. These driver(s) may not work with your computer.
Some anti-virus programs (like Kaspersky) block your webcam by default to stop unauthorised monitoring.Ĭheck your firewall software for Privacy Settings and also make sure that any Apps that want to use your camera are allowed to pass through your firewall. You are viewing the drivers of an anonymous computer which may be not the same with your current computer. Then under "Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your camera" make sure the sliders for the Apps you want to use your camera are all turned on.Ĭlose the settings and then try and use your camera again.Ĭan you also check your anti-virus software for any Privacy Protection settings it has. On the left hand side under "App permissions", click on Camera.įirst of all, make sure the slider under "Allow apps to access your camera" is turned on. Often, a dark, black or grey camera display is usually down to a privacy setting in Windows or in anti-virus / firewall settings protecting your privacy by not displaying the camera image automatically.Ĭan you press the Windows Key + I to open Settings. Sorry you're having trouble with your camera. Hi, my name is Neil, I'm an independent adviser and a Windows 10 user like you.