camera blocked after latest update from Microsoft

Caroline Matney 20 Reputation points
2025-08-24T20:02:34.2633333+00:00

After update from Microsoft camera is locked or blocked

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers
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EmilyS726 278.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-08-24T20:34:18.6266667+00:00

Hello

If you open the Camera app, what does it say? Any error message? Or is it just a black screen? Any additional information would be helpful if you don't mind.

Most camera issues can be due to a physical privacy cover covering the lens. Make sure that's not the case.

Otherwise there is usually a physical button/key/switch you can use to turn the camera on or off. For example, most Lenovo uses F8 or Fn+F8, or a switch above the lens, HP has a camera key or a button on the side of the laptop, MSI uses F6 or Fn+F6, etc.

If you are not sure, tell me what the camera app says/shows, and then please hold down Windows + R keys, type in msinfo32.exe and hit enter. Then share a screenshot of the System Information window. Thanks!

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  1. EmilyS726 278.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-24T22:29:42.2866667+00:00

    If your F8 key is for airplane mode, I am confident that you have a camera small slider on top of the lens.. it is extremely slim and can blend in.. hard to see.

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