Hi,
You can first do following general troubleshooting steps.
- Try connecting the webcam to a different USB port.
- Check if the webcam is getting detected in Device Manager.
To open Device Manager:
a. Click on start button.
b. Type devmgmt.msc in the start search box and press enter.
Then follow these steps:
Method 1: Run the Fixit
Hardware devices are not working or are not detected in Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems
Method 2: I would suggest you to update the drivers for the webcam and check if it works.
Follow these steps mentioned below to update the drivers manually:
a. Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Security, and then, under System, clicking Device Manager.
If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
b. In the list of hardware categories, find your webcam, and then double-click the device name.
c. Click the Driver tab, click Update Driver, and then follow the instructions. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Also, you can try the ways in below article to see if the issue could be fixed.
8 Ways to Fix It When Your Webcam Is Not Working
https://www.lifewire.com/fix-it-when-webcam-is-not-working-4588517
Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
If all the above information does not help, please reach out to the webcam manufacturer's support site and try downloading the camera driver for Windows 8. If the camera does support Windows 8, they can also help troubleshooting the issue.
Thanks,
Eleven
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