question

Hello @SamuelMutuma-0691

--If you recently updated Windows 11, you might need to give apps permission to use the camera. In newer versions of Windows 11, some apps won't have default access to the camera.

Here's how to let your apps access the camera:

Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Camera.

Allow access to the camera on this device

Make sure Camera access is turned on.

Note: If camera access for the device is turned off and greyed out, you'll need an administrator on the device to turn on camera access for you.

Make sure Let apps access your camera is turned on.

Choose which apps should have access. Only apps that were installed from the Microsoft Store will appear in this list.

--Uninstall your camera driver and scan for hardware changes

In Device Manager, right-click (or press and hold) on your camera, and then select Properties.

Select the Driver tab, then select Uninstall Device. Select the check box for Delete the driver software for this device, then select OK.

In Device Manager, on the Action menu, select Scan for hardware changes.

Wait for it to scan and reinstall updated drivers, restart your PC, and then try opening the Camera app again.

---

--If the reply is helpful, please Upvote and Accept as answer--