一些用户在尝试访问Skype(Skype)或其他类似应用程序中的摄像头时遇到了另一个应用程序使用的摄像头问题。此问题在内置和外接摄像头设备中都会出现，并且在Windows(Windows 7) 7、8.1、10 和 11版本上都有报告。更准确地说，这个问题是在Windows 操作系统(Windows Operating System)20H2 更新之后遇到的。使用中的相机问题并非特定于您设备上的任何特定应用程序，而是出于多种原因在您的 PC 上发生。在本指南中，您将学习有效的故障排除方法，这些方法将帮助您修复相机被另一个应用程序使用的问题。
如何修复 Windows 10 中另一个应用程序正在使用的相机(How to Fix Camera In Use by Another App in Windows 10)
以下是导致另一个应用程序问题使用相机的一些正当原因。建议您深入分析原因，以便采取适当的故障排除方法，以便轻松解决问题。
- 缺少、过时或不兼容的相机驱动程序。
- 相机内的文件和缓存应用程序已损坏或与您的操作系统不兼容。
- (Camera)在您的 Windows 10 PC 中未授予相机访问权限。
- 防病毒(Antivirus)程序可能会限制相机访问。
- 损坏的相机应用程序。
- PC 上的其他一些程序正在使用您的相机。
- 相机设置不合适。
- Windows Defender 防火墙(Defender Firewall)阻止了相机(Camera)访问。
- 网络摄像头(Webcam)安全功能导致错误。
我们已经调查了几个关于另一个应用程序问题使用的相机的技术论坛，从而分析了故障排除黑客来解决问题。
方法一：关闭使用相机的程序(Method 1: Close Programs that Use Camera)
您设备中的相机一次只能由一个应用程序使用。如果您猜测其他应用程序正在使用相机，建议您关闭设备上所有处于活动状态的后台应用程序。您可以通过一一关闭所有程序或通过任务管理器(Task Manager)退出所有程序。为此，请按照我们关于如何在 Windows 10 中结束任务(How to End Task in Windows 10)的指南进行操作。
此外，建议您禁用 Windows 10 PC 上的启动程序。要执行该任务，请按照我们的指南在 Windows 10 中禁用启动程序的 4 种方法(4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10)
方法 2：允许相机访问(Method 2: Allow Camera Access)
如果您在 Windows 10 计算机中遇到相机被其他应用程序使用的问题，则有可能未适当授予对相机的访问权限。此外，您可以通过在Windows 设置(Windows Settings)中允许访问相机来轻松解决此问题。以下是授予权限的几个步骤。
1.您可以同时按Windows + I keys Windows设置(Windows Settings )。
2. 然后，如图所示选择隐私(Privacy )选项。
3. 然后，在左侧窗格中，搜索并选择相机(Camera )选项。
注意：(Note: )确保如图所示启用允许应用访问您的相机(Allow apps to access your camera )选项。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何修复 Omegle 相机无法正常工作(How to Fix Omegle Camera Not Working)
方法 3：运行硬件和设备疑难解答( Method 3: Run Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter)
如果您发现您的 Windows 10 计算机面临任何与硬件相关的问题，可以通过运行Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter轻松对其进行分类。疑难解答程序识别的所有问题都将由疑难解答程序本身自动解决。例如，如果您的 PC 中有任何损坏的设置，并且要进行任何特定更改，则故障排除程序可以为您提供很多帮助。按照我们的运行硬件和设备疑难解答指南来解决问题(to Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter to fix issues)并按照说明实施步骤。
一旦您修复了故障排除过程结束时提到的所有建议，请检查您是否修复了其他应用程序使用的相机问题。
方法四：开启摄像头设备驱动(Method 4: Enable Camera Device Driver)
如果您不小心在设备设置中禁用了网络摄像头或摄像头，您将面临摄像头使用问题。因此，如果您已禁用设备中的网络摄像头，请按照以下说明在您的计算机上启用它。
1. 点击Windows 键(Windows key )并输入设备管理器(Device Manager)。然后，单击打开(Open)。
2. 一旦设备管理器(Device Manager )窗口打开，双击相机(Cameras )部分将其展开。
3. 现在，右键单击您的相机设备并选择启用设备(Enable device )选项。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 印度 8 个最佳流媒体网络摄像头（2022 年）(8 Best Webcam for Streaming in India (2022))
方法 5：运行恶意软件扫描(Method 5: Run Malware Scan)
几位Microsoft专家建议，扫描 PC 将帮助您保持您的计算机不受威胁。如果您的 PC 中有任何病毒或恶意软件入侵，您将无法使用外部和内部硬件设备。因此，建议您按照我们关于(Hence)如何在我的计算机上运行病毒扫描(How do I Run a Virus Scan on my Computer?)的指南中的说明扫描您的计算机？
此外，如果您想从您的计算机中删除恶意软件，请查看我们的指南如何在 Windows 10 中从您的 PC 中删除恶意软件(How to Remove Malware from your PC in Windows 10)。
方法 6：更新 Windows(Method 6: Update Windows)
此外，如果您的 PC 中存在任何错误，则只能在Windows 更新(Windows update)后修复。微软(Microsoft)发布定期更新以修复所有这些错误，从而排序相机正被另一个应用程序问题使用。因此(Hence)，请确保您是否已更新您的Windows 操作系统(Windows Operating System)以及是否有任何更新待处理，请使用我们的指南下载并安装 Windows 10 最新更新(to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update)。
更新您的 Windows 操作系统后，(System)检查您是否可以访问您的相机。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何修复在 Google Meet 中找不到摄像头(How To Fix No Camera Found In Google Meet)
方法 7：禁用 Windows 防火墙(Method 7: Disable Windows Firewall)
有时，出于某些安全原因，您计算机中的Windows Defender 防火墙可能会阻止相机访问。(Windows Defender Firewall)如果万一，摄像头已被Windows Defender 防火墙(Windows Defender Firewall)阻止，您必须启用它或暂时从您的计算机禁用防火墙安全。(Firewall)如果您不知道如何禁用Windows Defender 防火墙(Windows Defender Firewall)，我们的禁用 Windows 10 防火墙(to Disable Windows 10 Firewall)指南将帮助您做到这一点。
访问您的相机后，请确保再次启用防火墙(Firewall)套件，因为没有安全程序的计算机始终是一种威胁。
方法 8：更新或回滚相机驱动程序(Method 8: Update or Rollback Camera Drivers)
如果您的计算机中有任何不兼容或过时的相机驱动程序，您将面临相机使用问题。要解决此问题，请更新相机驱动程序或在必要时回滚它们。
选项 I：更新驱动程序(Option I: Update Drivers)
1.在Windows 10搜索菜单中键入设备管理器(Device Manager)，然后单击打开(Open)。
2. 然后，双击 相机(Cameras) 将其展开。
3. 现在，右键单击您的驱动程序(your driver) （例如HP TrueVision HD），然后选择更新驱动程序(Update driver)。
4. 现在，点击自动搜索驱动程序(Search automatically for drivers)。这将自动识别并安装 apt 驱动程序。
5A。如果有待安装的更新，则更新将成功。
5B。如果驱动程序已更新，您将收到已安装设备的最佳驱动程序消息。(The best drivers for your device are already installed)
6. 退出窗口并重新启动(reboot )您的 PC。
选项二：回滚驱动程序(Option II: Rollback Drivers)
1. 和之前一样，打开设备管理器(Device Manager )并展开相机(Cameras )部分。
2. 右键单击驱动程序(driver)并选择属性(Properties )选项。
3. 切换到驱动程序选项卡(Driver tab)并单击回滚驱动程序(Roll Back Driver)。
4. 单击确定(OK)保存更改。
5. 最后，在提示中单击是并(Yes)重新启动(restart )计算机。现在，您可以访问您的相机。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 什么是设备驱动程序？它是如何工作的？(What is a Device Driver? How Does It Work?)
方法 9：更新应用程序(Method 9: Update Apps)
您必须确保与Microsoft Store关联的所有应用程序是否都已更新到其最新版本。这将确保所有相互关联的应用程序是否都达到其最新版本，从而修复另一个应用程序问题使用的相机。按照说明执行步骤。
1.在搜索菜单中输入Microsoft Store并单击打开(Open)。
2. 接下来在Microsoft Store窗口中，单击库(Library )图标，如图所示。
3. 现在，点击获取更新(Get updates )按钮，如图所示。
4.接下来，单击全部更新(Update all )按钮。
5.等到你得到你的应用程序和游戏是最新的(Your apps and games are up to date )提示。
更新应用程序后，检查您是否已解决问题。
方法 10：重新安装有问题的应用程序(Method 10: Reinstall Problematic Apps)
对于导致您的相机被另一个应用程序问题使用的应用程序相关问题，您没有其他选择，只能重新安装它们。以下是在Microsoft Store中重新安装有问题的应用程序的一些说明。
注意：(Note: )在本指南中，以Zoom为例。
1.在搜索菜单中输入控制面板并点击(Control Panel )打开(Open)。
2. 设置View by > Large icons，然后单击程序和功能(Programs and Features )选项。
3. 现在，单击缩放(Zoom )并选择卸载(Uninstall )选项。
4. 如果有提示，请确认并在应用程序完全卸载后重新启动您的 PC。(reboot )
5.从官网(official site)下载Zoom 。
6. 现在，导航到我的下载(My downloads )并运行ZoomInstaller安装文件。等到(Wait)应用程序安装在您的 PC 上。现在，您可以在新安装的应用程序中访问相机。
另请阅读：(Also Read: )修复相机不适用于团队(Fix Camera Not Working on Teams)
方法11：重新注册相机(Method 11: Re-register Camera )
如果上述方法都没有帮助您，请尝试按照以下说明重新注册您的相机。有两种方法可以实现该任务。
选项 I：通过 Windows PowerShell(Option I: Through Windows PowerShell)
1. 在搜索栏中键入Powershell，然后单击以管理员身份运行，(Run as Administrator )如图所示。
2. 然后，键入以下命令并按Enter 键(Enter key)。
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsCamera | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
3.等到(Wait)普通执行成功后，检查是否修复了相机使用问题。
选项二：通过设备管理器(Option II: Through Device Manager)
1.从 Windows 搜索栏中打开设备管理器。(Device Manager)
2. 现在，双击展开相机部分。(Cameras )
3. 然后，右键单击相机驱动程序（例如HP TrueVision HD）并选择卸载设备(Uninstall device )选项。
4. 现在，切换到操作(Action )选项卡并选择扫描硬件更改(Scan for hardware changes )选项。
方法 12：重置相机应用程序(Method 12: Reset Camera App)
您也可以尝试重置您的相机应用程序以修复另一个应用程序使用的相机问题。按照(Follow)以下说明进行操作
1. 点击Windows 键(Windows key)，输入相机(Camera)，然后点击应用设置(App settings)。
2. 然后，单击突出显示的重置(Reset )选项。
3. 接下来，通过单击“重置(Reset)”确认任何提示。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复在 Windows 10 上未检测到笔记本电脑摄像头(Fix Laptop Camera Not Detected on Windows 10)
方法 13：执行系统还原(Method 13: Perform System Restore)
如果您的计算机上有任何不兼容的Windows更新，您的 PC 将无法正常工作。因此，将您的计算机恢复到一切正常的状态。以下是一些恢复 PC 的说明。为此，请按照我们关于如何在 Windows 10 上使用系统还原(How to use System Restore on Windows 10)的指南进行操作，并按照演示执行说明。
恢复 Windows 10 PC 后，检查是否可以使用您的相机。
方法 14：全新安装 Windows 10(Method 14: Clean Install Windows 10)
如果这些方法都没有帮助您解决上述问题，那么您必须全新安装您的Windows 操作系统(Windows Operating System)。要干净启动您的计算机，请按照我们指南中的说明执行 Windows 10 的干净安装步骤(to do a Clean Install of Windows 10)
受到推崇的：(Recommended:)
在会议中间无法访问您的摄像头真的很令人沮丧，但现在您将修复摄像头正在被(camera in use)Windows 10中的另一个应用程序问题使用。继续访问我们的页面以获取更多很酷的提示和技巧，并在下面留下您的评论。此外，如果您对本文有任何疑问/建议，请随时将它们放在评论部分。
Fix Camera In Use by Another App in Windows 10
Sevеral users have faced camera used by another app issue when they are trying to accеѕѕ camеra in Skype or other similar аpplications. Thіs iѕsue occurs both in inbuilt and external camera devices and it is reported on versions of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and 11. To be more precise, this issue is fаced after the 20H2 update of the Windows Operating System. The camera in use issue is not specific to any particular application on your device but it occurs on your PС for many reasons. In this guide, you will learn еffective troubleshooting methods that will help you fix camera is being used by another application issue.
How to Fix Camera In Use by Another App in Windows 10
Here are some valid reasons that contribute to the camera used by another app problem. You are advised to analyze the reasons deeply so that you could follow appropriate troubleshooting methods to resolve the problem so easily.
- Missing, outdated, or incompatible camera drivers.
- The files and cache in-camera application are corrupt or incompatible with your Operating System.
- Camera access is not granted in your Windows 10 PC.
- Antivirus programs may restrict camera access.
- Corrupt camera app.
- Some other programs on PC are using your camera.
- Camera settings are not appropriate.
- Windows Defender Firewall is blocking Camera access.
- Webcam security features are contributing to the error.
We have investigated several technical forums regarding the camera used by another app issue and thereby analyzed the troubleshooting hacks to fix the problem.
Method 1: Close Programs that Use Camera
The camera in your device can only be used by one application at a time. If you guess that other applications are using the camera, you are advised to close all background applications that are active on your device. You can either exit from all programs by closing all of them one by one or by Task Manager. To do so, follow our guide on How to End Task in Windows 10.
In addition, you are advised to disable start-up programs on your Windows 10 PC. To implement the task, follow our guide on 4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10
Method 2: Allow Camera Access
If you are experiencing a camera used by another app issue in your Windows 10 computer, there are some chances that access to the camera is not granted appropriately. Also, you can easily fix this issue by allowing access to the camera in Windows Settings. Here are a few steps to grant permission.
1. You can launch Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I keys simultaneously.
2. Then, select the Privacy option as shown.
3. Then, in the left pane, search and select the Camera option.
Note: Make sure Allow apps to access your camera option is enabled as depicted.
Also Read: How to Fix Omegle Camera Not Working
Method 3: Run Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter
If you find your Windows 10 computer is facing any hardware-related issues, it can be easily sorted by running Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter. All the issues identified by the troubleshooter will be automatically resolved by the troubleshooter itself. For instance, if there are any corrupt settings in your PC and if there are any specific changes intended to be done, the troubleshooter helps you a lot. Follow our guide to Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter to fix issues and implement the steps as instructed.
Once you have fixed all the suggestions mentioned at the end of the troubleshooting process, check if you have fixed camera used by another app issue.
Method 4: Enable Camera Device Driver
If you have accidentally disabled the webcam or camera in your device settings, you will face camera in use issue. So, if you have disabled the webcam in your device, enable it on your computer as instructed below.
1. Hit the Windows key and type Device Manager. Then, click on Open.
2. As soon as Device Manager window opens, double-click on Cameras section to expand it.
3. Now, right-click on your camera device and select the Enable device option.
Also Read: 8 Best Webcam for Streaming in India (2022)
Method 5: Run Malware Scan
Several Microsoft experts suggest that, scanning PC will help you maintain your computer threat free. If there are any virus or malware intrusions in your PC, you cannot use external and internal hardware devices. Hence, you are advised to scan your computer as instructed in our guide on How do I Run a Virus Scan on my Computer?
Also, if you want to remove malware from your computer, check our guide How to Remove Malware from your PC in Windows 10.
Method 6: Update Windows
Also, if there are any bugs in your PC, they can only be fixed after a Windows update. Microsoft releases regular updates to fix all these bugs thereby sorting camera is being used by another application issue. Hence, ensure if you have updated your Windows Operating System and if there are any updates pending in action, use our guide to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update.
After updating your Windows Operating System, check whether you can access your camera.
Also Read: How To Fix No Camera Found In Google Meet
Method 7: Disable Windows Firewall
Sometimes, Windows Defender Firewall in your computer might prevent camera access, for some security reasons. If in case, camera has been blocked by Windows Defender Firewall, you have to enable it or disable the Firewall securities temporarily from your computer. If you do not know how to disable Windows Defender Firewall, our guide to Disable Windows 10 Firewall will help you do so.
After accessing your camera, make sure you enable the Firewall suite again, since a computer without a security program is always a threat.
Method 8: Update or Rollback Camera Drivers
If there are any incompatible or outdated camera drivers in your computer, you will face camera in use issue. To fix the problem, either update the camera drivers or roll back them if necessary.
Option I: Update Drivers
1. Type Device Manager in the Windows 10 search menu and click on Open.
2. Then, double-click on Cameras to expand it.
3. Now, right-click on your driver (say HP TrueVision HD) and then select Update driver.
4. Now, click on Search automatically for drivers. This will identify and install the apt drivers automatically.
5A. If there are updates pending to be installed, the update will be successful.
5B. You will get The best drivers for your device are already installed message if the drivers are already updated.
6. Exit the window and reboot your PC.
Option II: Rollback Drivers
1. As you did earlier, open Device Manager and expand the Cameras section.
2. Right-click on the driver and select the Properties option.
3. Switch to the Driver tab and click on Roll Back Driver.
4. Click on OK to save the changes.
5. Finally, click on Yes in the prompt and restart your computer. Now, you can access your camera.
Also Read: What is a Device Driver? How Does It Work?
Method 9: Update Apps
You must make sure whether all the applications associated with the Microsoft Store are updated to its latest version. This will ensure if all the inter related apps are up to its latest version thereby fixing camera used by another app problem. Follow the steps as instructed.
1. Type Microsoft Store in the search menu and click on Open.
2. Next in the Microsoft Store window, click on the Library icon as shown.
3. Now, click on Get updates button as shown.
4. Next, click on Update all button.
5. Wait until you get Your apps and games are up to date prompt.
After updating the apps, check if you have fixed the problem.
Method 10: Reinstall Problematic Apps
For app related problems that are causing you camera is being used by another application issue, you have no other options than to reinstall them. Here are few instructions to reinstall problematic applications in Microsoft Store.
Note: In this guide, Zoom is taken as an example.
1. Type Control Panel in the search menu and click on Open.
2. Set View by > Large icons, then click on Programs and Features option.
3. Now, click on Zoom and select the Uninstall option.
4. Confirm the prompt if any and reboot your PC after the app is completely uninstalled.
5. Download Zoom from the official site.
6. Now, navigate to My downloads and run the ZoomInstaller setup file. Wait until the app gets installed on your PC. Now, you can access the camera in the newly installed app.
Also Read: Fix Camera Not Working on Teams
Method 11: Re-register Camera
If none of the above-discussed methods have helped you, then have a try to re-register your camera as instructed below. There are two methods to implement the task.
Option I: Through Windows PowerShell
1. Type Powershell in the search bar and click on Run as Administrator as shown.
2. Then, type the following command and hit Enter key.
Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsCamera | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
3. Wait until the common execution is successful and check if you have fixed camera in use issue .
Option II: Through Device Manager
1. Open Device Manager from the Windows Search bar.
2. Now, expand the Cameras section by double-clicking on it.
3. Then, right-click on the camera driver (e.g. HP TrueVision HD) and select the Uninstall device option.
4. Now, switch to the Action tab and select the Scan for hardware changes option.
Method 12: Reset Camera App
You can also try resetting your camera application to fix camera used by another app issue. Follow as instructed below
1. Hit the Windows key, type Camera, and click on App settings.
2. Then, click on the Reset option as highlighted.
3. Next, confirm any prompt by clicking on Reset.
Also Read: Fix Laptop Camera Not Detected on Windows 10
Method 13: Perform System Restore
If there are any incompatible Windows updates on your computer, your PC will not work as usual it does. So, restore your computer to a state whether everything was working fine. Here are some instructions to restore your PC. To do so, follow our guide on How to use System Restore on Windows 10 and implement the instructions as demonstrated.
After restoring your Windows 10 PC, check if can use your camera.
Method 14: Clean Install Windows 10
If none of the methods have helped you fix the said issue, then you have to clean install your Windows Operating System. To clean boot your computer, implement the steps as instructed in our guide to do a Clean Install of Windows 10
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It would be really frustrating not being able to access your camera in the middle of the meetings, but now you would have fixed camera in use by another app issue in Windows 10. Keep visiting our page for more cool tips & tricks and leave your comments below. Also, if you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.
