How do you know if your driver is the problem? Look for these tell-tale signs:

While Windows 10 is excellent at automatically handling hardware, camera drivers can become outdated, corrupted, or incompatible after a major system update. In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know about Windows 10 camera drivers—from what they are, to how to fix them when they break.

Is your built-in laptop webcam or external USB camera suddenly showing a black screen, error message, or just not working at all in Windows 10? The culprit is often outdated, missing, or corrupted .

Sometimes, overprotective antivirus software blocks the camera driver from functioning. Temporarily disable your antivirus to see if the camera starts working. If it does, add an exception for your camera software in the antivirus settings.