
(This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.ģ) Click the Update button next to the flagged driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version). Here’s how to update drivers with Driver Easy:Ģ) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will take care of all the busy work for you.

You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running or risk downloading and installing the wrong driver. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. If you don’t have the time or patience to do it all on your own, you can instead do it automatically with Driver Easy. Then follow the instructions to manually download and install the latest driver. To update the webcam driver, you can either go to the Dell Support & Downloads web page. So you should update your webcam driver to see if it fixes your problem. Your webcam would not function well if you are using an outdated webcam driver. To prevent it from happening, you’re supposed to try temporarily disabling your antivirus software.

If you’re using any antivirus software, chances are, they may be blocking access or permission to use your webcam. If your webcam is still not functioning properly, try other fixes below. In the Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your camera section, make sure your appropriate apps are set to On to access your camera.Īfter you’ve made these changes, do a webcam test to check if it works. In the Allow apps to access your camera section, make sure it’s set to On. If it’s off, click change and turn it on.

Make sure Camera access for this device is set to on. To let your device and apps access the camera, take these steps:ġ) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + I at the same time to open Settings.ģ) On the left pane, select Camera. In newer versions of Windows 10, some apps don’t have default access to the camera. If you recently updated Windows 10, you might need to give apps permission to use the camera. You may not need to try them all simply work your way down the list until you find the one that works. This is not something usual and we’ll give you concise instructions on how to resolve it. This can happen due to the lack of permissions to use webcam or an outdated driver. It may merely shows a black screen or not be detected. But you may run into an issue of your Dell webcam not working all of a sudden. A webcam is a must when you communicate with others using applications like Zoom or Skype.
