随着近年来在线会议的日益普及，拥有一台工作相机已成为一种要求。无论是工作还是学习(work or studies)，您几乎肯定会被要求使用它。但是，如果网络摄像头停止工作怎么办？(what if the webcam stops working?)内置和外置摄像头都可能发生这种情况。修复集成网络摄像头比修复外部网络摄像头更困难，因为后者有大量特定的补救措施。我们为您带来了一份完美的指南，将教您如何修复Windows 11网络摄像头无法正常工作的问题。
如何修复(How to Fix )Windows 11 相机或(Windows 11 Camera or )网络摄像头不工作
(Webcam Not Working
)
我们将首先讨论硬件故障排除，然后再进行软件故障排除以解决上述问题。
方法 1：网络摄像头连接故障排除（外接摄像头）
(Method 1: Troubleshoot Webcam Connection (External Cameras)
)
集成网络摄像头无能为力，因为所有连接都是隐藏的。当您的网络摄像头停止运行时，首先要做的是检查连接。
对于蓝牙相机(For Bluetooth Cameras)
- 如果尚未在 PC 和网络摄像头之间建立蓝牙连接。(Bluetooth connection)
- 在关闭之前打开飞行模式(flight mode)片刻。现在连接到网络摄像头，看看它是否开始工作。
- 从蓝牙设置中(Bluetooth)删除网络摄像头(remove the webcam)并重新连接也是一个好主意。
适用于 USB 相机(For USB Cameras)
- 检查USB 电缆(USB cables)是否损坏。更换它们并再次检查。
- 通常，USB 端口( USB port)本身的问题（可能损坏或死机）是罪魁祸首。在这种情况下，将其连接到不同的USB 端口(USB port)，看看是否能解决问题。
方法 2：确保不覆盖网络摄像头(Method 2: Ensure Webcam Isn’t Covered)
出于隐私原因，许多用户更喜欢用贴纸或胶带覆盖他们的网络摄像头。(sticker or tape)但是，他们经常无法在最后一刻将其删除。当网络摄像头被覆盖时，提要被黑屏( black screen)取代，给人一种网络摄像头不工作的印象。您将能够通过快速浏览来判断镜头是否被覆盖。
方法 3：打开物理开关（如果适用）
(Method 3: Turn On Physical Switch (If Applicable)
)
在许多 PC 上都可以找到用于启用或禁用网络摄像头的硬件开关。(hardware switch)检查您的相机上是否有一个。如果有开关，请确保它已打开以修复网络摄像头在(make sure it is switched on)Windows 11上不起作用。
您可以在随附的手册或手册或(manual)制造商网站(manufacturer website)上找到更多信息。
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方法4：重启Windows 11 PC(Method 4: Restart Windows 11 PC)
对于大多数小问题，它可能是最可靠的解决方案，因为它就像一个魅力。只需重新启动计算机即可解决网络摄像头的问题。操作系统(operating system)会自行刷新，消除可能导致网络摄像头出现故障的任何错误。此解决方案适用于集成和外部网络摄像头。
方法 5：使用 Windows 疑难解答(Method 5: Use Windows Troubleshooter)
Windows为许多设备提供了各种内置的疑难解答程序，而网络摄像头(Webcam)恰好是其中之一。以下是如何通过运行相机疑难解答来解决(Camera troubleshooter)Windows 11网络摄像头无法正常工作的问题：
1. 按 Windows + I keys打开 Windows设置(Settings)。
2. 在系统(System)选项卡中，向下滚动并单击疑难解答(Troubleshoot)，如图所示。
3. 单击选项(Options)下的其他疑难解答(Other troubleshooters)。
4.单击运行(Run )相机( Camera)疑难解答。
5.在用户帐户控制提示中单击(User Account Control)是( Yes)并允许故障排除程序运行。
6A。系统将提示您按照疑难解答程序的建议应用(Apply)修复程序。
6B。或者，将显示无需更改(No changes)或更新/未发现问题消息。
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方法 6：在隐私设置中允许摄像头访问(Method 6: Allow Camera Access in Privacy Settings)
网络摄像头问题的另一个常见原因是设置不正确。您可能在某些时候有意或无意地从隐私(Privacy)设置中禁用了网络摄像头。因此(Hence)，建议确保正确的相机隐私(Camera Privacy)设置以修复Windows 10 PC 中网络摄像头无法正常工作的问题：
1. 单击搜索图标(Search icon)并输入相机隐私(Camera Privacy)设置。
2. 点击打开(Open)，如图所示。
3. 打开标记为相机(Camera) 访问(access)的切换开关，让应用程序访问您的相机(let apps access your camera)，如突出显示的那样。
4. 向下滚动到已安装应用程序(installed apps)列表，找到您遇到问题的应用程序。确保(Make)为应用程序打开它(toggle it on)。
方法 7：重新启用网络摄像头(Method 7: Re-enable Webcam)
重新启用网络摄像头是解决Windows 11(Windows 11) PC上网络摄像头无法正常工作问题的另一个有效解决方案。它修复了许多阻止网络摄像头工作的潜在问题。您可以通过设备管理器(Device Manager)关闭或重新启用相机，如下：
1.如下图所示，从开始菜单(Start Menu)中键入、搜索并启动设备管理器。(Device Manager )
2. 在这里，向下滚动已安装设备的列表，然后双击相机(Cameras)。
3. 右键单击您的网络摄像头驱动程序(webcam driver)（例如HP TrueVision 高清摄像头( HP TrueVision HD Camera)），然后从上下文菜单中单击禁用设备。(Disable device)
4.在确认对话框中(confirmation dialog box)单击Yes将其禁用。
5. 再次右键单击相机驱动程序(Camera driver)，然后单击启用设备(Enable device)，如下图所示。
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方法 8：通过设备管理器更新相机驱动程序
(Method 8: Update Camera Drivers Via Device Manager
)
设备(Device)制造商会定期发布驱动程序更新，以确保设备正常运行并在(device operation)操作系统(Operating system)和已安装设备之间有效传递命令。Windows 操作系统(Windows OS)通常无需任何用户干预即可搜索并安装驱动程序更新。虽然，情况可能并非总是如此。要修复网络摄像头无法在Windows 11中运行的问题，请更新您的网络摄像头驱动程序(web camera driver)，如下所述。
方法 8A：自动更新(Method 8A: Automatic Update)
1.像之前一样进入Device Manager > Cameras 。
2. 右键单击摄像头驱动程序( driver)（例如HP TrueVision 高清摄像头(HP TrueVision HD Camera)）并选择更新驱动程序(Update driver)，如图所示。
3. 单击更新驱动程序(Update Drivers)窗口中的自动搜索驱动程序。(Search automatically for drivers )让更新向导为您的网络摄像头查找(wizard look)任何可用的驱动程序更新( available driver updates)。
4A。如果向导发现任何更新(updates)，它将自动安装它们。
4B。或者，您将收到通知，您的设备的最佳驱动程序已安装(The best drivers for your device are already installed)。点击关闭(Close)。
方法 8B：手动更新
(Method 8B: Manual Update
)
设备(Device)制造商有时会在其官方网站上上传驱动程序更新，而不是提交给Microsoft。如果是这种情况，您将无法通过设备管理器自动更新(Device Manager Automatic Update)下载它。相反，您必须手动搜索它，然后下载并安装它以修复Windows 11或 10 中网络摄像头无法正常工作的问题。
1.通过在设备制造商网站(Device manufacturer website)上搜索驱动程序名称和 Windows 版本来(Driver name & Windows version)下载驱动程序更新(Download driver updates)。
注意：(Note:)一些常见的是Lenovo、Dell、Acer和HP笔记本电脑摄像头驱动程序。
2.按照上一方法的步骤 1-3(Steps 1-3)导航到Device Manager > Cameras > HP TrueVision 高清摄像头(HP TrueVision HD Camera)>更新驱动程序(Update driver)向导。
3. 如图所示，在更新驱动程序(Update Drivers)窗口中单击浏览我的计算机以查找驱动程序。(Browse my computer for drivers)
4. 单击浏览(Browse)并找到下载的驱动程序。然后，单击Next，如图所示。
5. 让向导安装驱动程序文件，安装后，单击关闭(Close)。
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方法 9：通过 Windows 更新设置更新驱动程序(Method 9: Update Driver Via Windows Update Settings)
以下是通过Windows 更新(Windows Update)设置更新驱动程序来修复网络摄像头无法在Windows 11上运行的方法：(Windows 11)
1. 单击搜索图标(Search icon)并输入设置(Settings)。
2. 然后，点击打开(Open)。
3. 单击左窗格中的Windows 更新(Update)。
4. 单击右窗格中的高级(Advanced) 选项，突出显示。(options)
5. 点击Additional options下的Optional updates，如图所示。
6. 选中可用驱动程序框，然后单击下载并安装(Download & Install)。
7. 如果出现提示，请单击立即重新启动(Restart now)以重新启动计算机。
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方法 10：更新 Windows(Method 10: Update Windows)
更新Windows始终是修复网络摄像头问题的好选择，因为故障多次出现在错误和错误上。按照给定的步骤通过更新Windows操作系统来修复Windows 11网络摄像头无法正常工作：(Windows 11)
1. 同时按Windows + I keys打开快速链接(Quick Link )菜单。
2. 单击左窗格中的Windows 更新(Windows Update)。
3. 单击蓝色的检查更新(Check for updates )按钮。
4. 如果有任何可用更新，请单击突出显示的下载和安装(Download & Install)选项。
5.让更新下载并安装。重新启动您的Windows 11电脑，然后重试。
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How to Fix Windows 11 Webcam Not Working
With the popularity of online meetings increasіng in recent years, having a working camera has become a requirеment. Whether it is for work or studieѕ, you will almost cеrtainly be required to usе it. But, what if the webcam stops working? This can happen with both built-in and external cameras. Fixing integrated webcams is more difficult than fixing external webcams, owing to a large number of particular remedies available for the latter. We bring to you a perfect guide that will teach you how to fix Windows 11 webcam not working issue.
How to Fix Windows 11 Camera or Webcam Not Working
We will discuss hardware troubleshooting first and then, move on to software troubleshooting to fix the said issue.
Method 1: Troubleshoot Webcam Connection (External Cameras)
There’s not much you can do with integrated webcams because all connections are hidden. When your webcam stops operating, the first thing to do is to check the connections.
For Bluetooth Cameras
- Establish a Bluetooth connection between the PC and the webcam if it is not already.
- Turn on flight mode for a few moments before turning it off. Connect to the webcam now and see if it starts working.
- It is also a good idea to remove the webcam from the Bluetooth settings and reconnect to it.
For USB Cameras
- Check to see if the USB cables are damaged. Replace them and check again.
- Frequently, a problem with the USB port itself, which may be damaged or dead, is to blame. In this scenario, attach it to a different USB port and see if that solves the problem.
Method 2: Ensure Webcam Isn’t Covered
Many users prefer to cover their webcams with a sticker or tape for privacy reasons. However, they frequently fail to remove them at the last minute. When the webcam is covered, the feed is replaced by a black screen, creating the impression that the webcam is not working. You will be able to tell if the lens is covered or not by a quick glance.
Method 3: Turn On Physical Switch (If Applicable)
A hardware switch to enable or disable the webcam can be found on many PCs. Check to see if you have one on your camera. If there is a switch, make sure it is switched on to fix webcam not working on Windows 11.
You can find more information about the same in the handbook or manual that came with it or on the manufacturer website.
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Method 4: Restart Windows 11 PC
It is perhaps the most tried-and-true solution for most minor issues coz it works like a charm. Problems with your webcam can be resolved by just restarting your computer. The operating system refreshes itself, removing any bugs that may have caused the webcam to malfunction. This solution applies to both integrated and external webcams.
Method 5: Use Windows Troubleshooter
Windows provides various inbuilt troubleshooters for many devices and Webcam happens to be one of them. Here’s how to fix Windows 11 webcam not working issue by running Camera troubleshooter:
1. Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.
2. In the System tab, scroll down and click on Troubleshoot, as shown.
3. Click on Other troubleshooters under Options.
4. Click on Run for Camera troubleshooter.
5. Click Yes in User Account Control Prompt and allow the troubleshooter to run.
6A. Either you will be prompted to Apply the fixes as suggested by the troubleshooter.
6B. Or, No changes or updates required/ no issues found message will be displayed.
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Method 6: Allow Camera Access in Privacy Settings
Another common cause of webcam problems is incorrectly configured settings. You may have, knowingly or unknowingly, disabled the webcam from Privacy settings at some point. Hence, its suggested to ensure correct Camera Privacy settings to fix webcam not working problem in Windows 10 PC:
1. Click on the Search icon and type Camera Privacy settings.
2. Click on Open, as shown.
3. Turn the toggle marked as Camera access and let apps access your camera on, as hown highlighted.
4. Scroll down to the list of installed apps and find the one you are experiencing issues with. Make sure to toggle it on for the app.
Method 7: Re-enable Webcam
Re-enabling the webcam is another effective solution to fix webcam not working issues on Windows 11 PCs. It fixes many of the underlying issues that are preventing the webcam from working. You can turn off the camera or re-enable it via Device Manager, as follows:
1. Type, search and launch Device Manager from Start Menu as depicted below.
2. Here, scroll down the list of installed devices and double click on Cameras.
3. Right-click on your webcam driver (e.g. HP TrueVision HD Camera) and click on Disable device from the context menu.
4. Click on Yes in the confirmation dialog box to disable it.
5. Right-click on the Camera driver again and click on Enable device, as illustrated below.
Also Read: Fix Windows 11 Update Error 0x800f0988
Method 8: Update Camera Drivers Via Device Manager
Device manufacturers release driver updates on a regular basis to ensure proper device operation and efficient relay of commands between the Operating system and the installed device. Windows OS usually searches for and installs driver updates without needing any user intervention. Although, this may not always be the case. To fix webcam not working in Windows 11 issue, update your web camera driver as discussed below.
Method 8A: Automatic Update
1. Go to Device Manager > Cameras as earlier.
2. Right-click on camera driver (e.g. HP TrueVision HD Camera) and select Update driver, as shown.
3. Click on Search automatically for drivers in Update Drivers window. Let the update wizard look for any available driver updates for your webcam.
4A. If the wizard finds any updates, it will install them automatically.
4B. Alternatively, you will be notified that The best drivers for your device are already installed. Click on Close.
Method 8B: Manual Update
Device manufacturers will sometimes upload driver updates on their official website rather than submitting them to Microsoft. If that is the case, you would not be able to download it through Device Manager Automatic Update. Instead, you will have to manually search for it and then, download and install it to fix webcam not working problem in Windows 11 or 10.
1. Download driver updates by searching for Driver name & Windows version on Device manufacturer website.
Note: A few common ones are Lenovo, Dell, Acer, and HP laptop camera drivers.
2. Navigate to Device Manager > Cameras > HP TrueVision HD Camera > Update driver wizard following Steps 1-3 of the previous method.
3. Click on Browse my computer for drivers in Update Drivers window as shown.
4. Click on Browse and locate the downloaded drivers. Then, click on Next, as depicted.
5. Let the wizard install the driver files and after the installation, click on Close.
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Method 9: Update Driver Via Windows Update Settings
Here’s how to fix webcam not working on Windows 11 by updating drivers through Windows Update Settings:
1. Click on the Search icon and type Settings.
2. Then, click on Open.
3. Click on Windows Update in the left pane.
4. Click on Advanced options in the right pane, shown highlighted.
5. Click on Optional updates under Additional options, as shown.
6. Check the boxes for available drivers and click on Download & Install.
7. Click on Restart now to restart your computer, if prompted.
Also Read: Fix Windows 11 Update Error Encountered
Method 10: Update Windows
Updating Windows is always a good option to fix webcam issues as multiple times the fault lies with bugs and errors. Follow the given steps to fix Windows 11 webcam not working by updating Windows operating system:
1. Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to open the Quick Link menu.
2. Click on Windows Update in the left pane.
3. Click on the blue Check for updates button.
4. If there is any update available, click on Download & Install option shown highlighted.
5. Let the update be downloaded and installed. Restart your Windows 11 PC and try again.
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