How to fix
Lenovo integrated camera not working
on Windows

Hello. After installing the newest Windows update, the integrated camera in my Lenovo laptop has stopped working. What should I do?

Many Lenovo laptop users have encountered a frustrating problem where their integrated camera ceases to function properly in Windows. Numerous of these reports suggest that the problem started after the most recent Windows update was installed. Users who are impacted by this experience significant annoyance, especially those who depend on their laptops for activities like video conferencing, online meetings, content creation, or any other activity that uses the camera.

Users may experience a variety of side effects from the broken integrated camera. Firstly, it hampers their ability to engage in video calls and conferences, which have become an essential part of remote work, education, and social interactions. The inability to communicate with coworkers, friends, and family may result from this. Additionally, professionals who rely on their cameras for tasks like creating content or virtual presentations may have delays in their workflow, which could affect their productivity and efficiency.

Along with the immediate difficulties posed by a camera's limited functioning, there might also be more general security and privacy issues. If the camera is disabled due to a software bug or malfunction, it could still be regarded as "active" by some applications, leaving users open to possible privacy violations.

The troubleshooting procedures used to resolve this issue can differ based on the precise problem's root cause. Users may try updating their camera drivers,[ref en-1] changing their privacy preferences, or reinstalling the camera driver in an effort to fix the issue.

In this guide, you will find 4 steps that should help you fix Lenovo integrated camera not working in Windows. You can also run a system repair tool like [d1] that can fix most system errors, BSODs,[ref en-2] corrupted files, and registry[ref en-3] issues. Otherwise, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Solution 1. Adjust Camera Privacy Settings

• Press the Windows key on your keyboard.
• Type camera.
• Click on Camera privacy settings.
• Toggle on Allow apps to access your camera.

• Scroll down to Choose which apps can access your camera.
• Toggle on all the apps you want to access the camera.
• Close the window.
• Test the camera to see if it's working properly.

Solution 2. Update Camera Driver

• Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard.
• Type devmgmt.msc into the box and press Enter.

• Double-click on either Cameras or Imaging devices to reveal your camera device.
• Right-click on your camera device and click Update driver.
• Click Search automatically for drivers.
• Follow on-screen instructions.

Solution 3. Reinstall Camera Driver

You can also use a dedicated utility like [rev id="DriverFix"] that can find the best drivers for your machine and install them automatically.

• Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard.
• Type devmgmt.msc into the box and press Enter.
• Double-click on either Cameras or Imaging devices to reveal your camera device.

• Right-click on your camera device and click Uninstall device.
• Click Yes to confirm the uninstall.
• Restart your computer.
• Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard.
• Type devmgmt.msc into the box and press Enter.
• Click Action > Scan for hardware changes so that Windows can reinstall the driver for your PC.
• Check your camera to see if it's working properly.

Solution 4. Reset Windows

• Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Windows settings.
• Click on Recovery located on the right-hand side.
• Next, click on Reset PC.

• Choose the option Keep my files.
• Click on Local reinstall and then select Next.
• In the subsequent window, click on Reset and confirm your decision.
• Allow the process to complete.
• Once the process finishes, check to see if the issue on your PC has been resolved.