Many people actively use video calling services. What could be more interesting than calling your friends or relatives from another country, and at the same time seeing them in real time using a webcam on your monitor. All this can disrupt the breakdown of this device.
Problems of the software part
If the webcam is connected to the corresponding socket on the computer, but for some reason does not work, the problem may lie in the drivers. Some of the interactive computer products are Plug and Play. Then the drivers are not needed for them. But if there is no such mark on the webcam, then it is worth looking into the package from it, there should be a disk with the software necessary for the device to work. If there is no disk, then the drivers must be found on the Internet, it is best to download them from the manufacturer's official website. The drivers are installed, after which the computer must reboot.
Computer problems
Also, the problem may lie in a malfunction of the computer's USB port. It is worth trying to connect the device to a different port, if it is only one, you will need the help of a friend. You need to connect the webcam on another PC and check its operation.
It will not be superfluous to check your computer for viruses and malware. On any antivirus, a deep scan is activated, after which viruses and programs are removed, if any, and the computer restarts.
There are times when, when the webcam is connected, the system issues an information message that the device is busy with another application and the camera is not working. But what application she is busy with is unknown. Then it is necessary to completely remove all programs from the startup of the operating system, and then restart the PC. If it does not help, you should think about reinstalling the entire system.
By the way, if the webcam does not work when connected to your PC, you should immediately test it on another device. If everything is fine on the other computer, then the problem is not with her, but with your PC.
Mechanical webcam problems
If all the options with the software have already been tried, but nothing works, you can try to disassemble the device. By and large, a webcam is not a mouse, there is much more electronic stuffing inside it, but anything is possible. If you notice some loose wiring or contact inside, take the device to the service, perhaps the specialists will be able to fix it.
It is also worth paying attention to the state of the microcircuit tracks or the board. If they are oxidized or whitened, then liquid has been spilled on your webcam.
