Windows 10: webcam doesn't work: you can do that

If you want to use a webcam in Windows 10, but it does not work, various reasons can be responsible. In this practical tip, we will tell you what you can do about it.

Windows 10: webcam not working - what to do?

• First make sure that the webcam is correctly connected to the PC and that the connection is properly seated.
• The USB port used may also be defective. So try another one.
• In order for the webcam to work, you need the appropriate driver. Go to the manufacturer's website and download the correct driver for Windows 10.
• Open the "Device Manager" by right-clicking on the start menu. If your webcam is displayed there under "Unknown devices", right-click on it and select "Update driver software".
• In the next step, select "Search for driver software on my computer" and then "Show compatible hardware"> "USB Video Device". Confirm with "Next".
• If these tips don't help, you can try uninstalling and then reinstalling the webcam.
• To do this, right-click on the webcam in Device Manager and select "Uninstall". Then proceed as described above.

In the next practical tip, we will tell you how to protect your webcam from unauthorized access.