How to Fix Camera Missing in Device Manager on Windows 10 Problem

How to Fix Camera Missing in Device Manager on Windows 10 Problem.

Windows 10’s Device Manager usually lists webcams under the Imaging devices category. However, some users have stated that they can’t find their webcams in Device Manager.

Imaging Devices is a Windows Device Manager feature that lists all the imaging devices you have under it, this section allows you to update drivers for existing imaging devices and also disable/install them. A fairly common error with certain webcams is getting a “No driver found” error message when you try to use the webcam. However, when you go to the Control Panel, and open the Device Manager to update or install the driver, you will find no Imaging Devices there, which means that your webcam isn’t even recognized and any other imaging devices you may have will not be visible.

Although, Windows 10 can detect and configure most cameras automatically, sometimes the peripheral may suddenly stop working because of a driver, system update, privacy setting, or hardware related problem.

Whatever the reason it might be, if you're experiencing issues with a built-in or USB webcam when you're trying to connect with family or colleagues — if you work from home — you can use Device Manager, Settings, and third-party security software to fix most common problems.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through many troubleshooting steps to fix problems with a built-in or USB camera.

Thus, their webcams, or even all image devices, are missing. Consequently, those users can’t utilize their webcams in Windows 10. This is how users can restore webcams in Device Manager.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).