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Laptop camera not detected in Windows 11 (Error 0xA00F4244 NoCamerasAreAttached)

My laptop camera is not working on Windows 11. When I open the Camera app it shows the error code 0xA00F4244 <NoCamerasAreAttached>. In Device Manager the camera is not showing under Imaging Devices or Cameras. I already tried: Checking camera…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-08T11:34:01.4533333+00:00
MD SAMIM HOSEN 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-14T14:28:46.0033333+00:00
Kathleen Bandiala Cuba 0 Reputation points
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How to fix 0xA00F4244<NoCamerasAreAttached>

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-14T12:07:51.2066667+00:00
Yugandhar Bhardwaj 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T14:17:20.63+00:00
Yugandhar Bhardwaj 0 Reputation points
2 answers

missing keyboard driver

the driver was deleted, and i need to reinstall it, what drive would i install it to? i tried doing all the backups & system restore that doesn't work

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-14T13:17:08.81+00:00
Donat Poirier 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T13:53:31.8966667+00:00
DaveM121 939.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Unwanted Desktop Prompt

Repeated "Add a device" prompts appearing on desktop with "Tap to set up your PitPAt-World". How do I stop it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-14T12:15:09.0966667+00:00
Ian R Middleton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T12:52:50.1466667+00:00
DaveM121 939.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Is there a microphone in camera? If so, how can I connect?

During a telehealth session, other participant could not hear us.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-08T00:41:08.4833333+00:00
Joe Harris 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T08:48:25.0033333+00:00
Clary-N 17,000 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
5 answers

no sound output on my laptop

I am getrting 'no audio device is installed' and no sound

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-14T01:13:57.6066667+00:00
Sanjay Kulkarni 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T08:35:22.9666667+00:00
Kapil Arya 38,531 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Facial Unlock

my system don't have a fingerprint sensor and i try to get a facial recognition is not working

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-09T16:52:00.9833333+00:00
Emmanuel Gilles Quere 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:48:41.83+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My Edifier R1280DBs speakers are not, and never have been visible as an output device.

My speakers do not appear as an output device. I have done all the update drivers, disable this and disable then, remove device then re-pair the speakers and nothing I do makes any difference. I cannot believe this is un unsolveable problem. Does anyone…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-09T20:44:18.41+00:00
Bobbie Blaise 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T07:44:41.09+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 25H2 bug: Xbox controller randomly loses XInput HID devices — persists after Windows repair

I have already submitted a report through Windows Feedback Hub. I am posting here because the issue persists and I want to establish whether other users are affected and whether Microsoft can escalate it to the appropriate Windows device/input-stack…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T12:35:12.61+00:00
MikeZero955 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T07:22:20.5033333+00:00
Carl-L 23,445 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Fingerprint reader stops working after every restart, and the Sign-in options page freezes when opened in Settings

My fingerprint reader stops responding after every laptop restart. When this happens, the Windows Biometric Service still shows as Running, but the fingerprint sensor does not respond at all. Sometimes, the Windows Settings page under Accounts → Sign-in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-12T18:24:18.6366667+00:00
Himanshu 🥤 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T06:33:47.87+00:00
Emma1-N 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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KB5124010 (build 26200.9550): Goodix fingerprint not ready for ~85 s after cold boot, error 0x80098057 - fine on 26200.9457

Since installing KB5124010 (Windows 11 25H2, build 26200.9550), my Goodix fingerprint sensor needs 85–92 seconds after a cold boot before it is ready. Fingerprint sign-in does not work at the first sign-in screen, and Settings > Accounts > Sign-in…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-03T09:19:24.2866667+00:00
Banyong Lawhiranthaworn 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T05:43:00.2266667+00:00
Banyong Lawhiranthaworn 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Samsung T7 SSD only connecting at USB 2.0 speeds on Windows PC

Hey everyone, I’m having an issue with my Samsung T7 SSD on my Windows 11 PC — it’s only connecting at USB 2.0 speeds (480 Mb/s) no matter what I do. On my MacBook, the exact same drive and cable transfer a 75 GB file in around 2 minutes (~900 MB/s), but…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-10-09T09:04:51.0666667+00:00
Adit Kapoor 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-14T05:35:11.1366667+00:00
Adit Kapoor 30 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Lenovo 14IPH11 Yoga cursor freeze

I don't know what causes it, but the cursor on my Lenovo Yoga will freeze when I try to move it. It doesn't happen every time, but there is about a 2/3rd chance it does work. When I rapidly move my finger in a circle on my trackpad, it responds correctly…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T23:41:44.3366667+00:00
RD 260 Reputation points
accepted 2026-10-14T00:14:19.89+00:00
RD 260 Reputation points
2 answers

Bluetooth sound issues.

So I've successfully connected my Bluetooth to my laptop, but there is no sound coming from my Bluetooth device... someone please help me. How can I fix this problem?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T22:12:29.9033333+00:00
Shy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T22:58:15.0166667+00:00
Paulo GM 73,005 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

no audio devices connected but should use internal laptop speakers

dell inspiron 15 3000 has internal speakers but windows 11 says no connected audio output devices

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T21:42:54.59+00:00
Jim Smithson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T22:00:51.5+00:00
Dio Xavier 297.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

how to fix bluetooth on windows 11

my bluetooth toggle button will not stay in the on position

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-08-28T15:15:50.3833333+00:00
Wesley Lockley 80 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T17:13:02.2766667+00:00
TITUS OMUTSANI 0 Reputation points
2 answers

microphone doesn't work

When I try to dictate a medical record note, a dialog box says "microphone not connected." I tried switching the microphone input device, changing the microphone input port, and restarting the computer. The microphone DID work when I did a…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T15:38:52.8833333+00:00
Garfield DO, Robert 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T16:15:14.1366667+00:00
SD - IA 181.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Is it safe to disable or delete this entry?

HI, I wonder if it's safe to disable or delete this specific entry in Windows 11. After I deleted this entry from Autoruns,, the entry appear again then I reopen the program. What should I do? Thanks very much😊

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-10-13T15:47:14.47+00:00
Wilson T 245 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T15:55:48.74+00:00
Dio Xavier 297.2K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
6 answers

My cursor keeps disappearing (Win 11)

I have the strangest problem with my desktop that I know isn't unique (my work laptop does it too). My cursor disappears after putting my computer to sleep and waking it up again, but not consistently. I will have the "find my cursor" option on…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2025-11-12T13:29:00.0666667+00:00
M Sigurd Hall 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T15:54:32.65+00:00
kris chillar 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Severe 20GB Memory Leak in audiodg.exe during Zoom calls on HP OmniBook X Flip (AMD Ryzen 9 AI)

Hello, I am experiencing a catastrophic memory leak involving audiodg.exe (Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation) exclusively during active calls in the Zoom desktop application. Over the course of a meeting, audiodg.exe continuously hoards RAM, peaking…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-09-11T05:14:43.14+00:00
Paul Chapman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-13T13:36:47.1533333+00:00
Carl-L 23,445 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator