Isticmaalayaal dhowr ah ayaa la kulmay kamarad ay adeegsatay arrin app kale markii ay isku dayayeen inay kaamirada galaan Skype ama codsiyada kale ee la midka ah. Arrintani waxay ku dhacdaa qalabka kamaradaha gudaha iyo dibadda labadaba waxaana lagu soo warramey noocyada Windows 7 , 8.1, 10, iyo 11. Si aad u noqoto mid sax ah, arrintan ayaa la soo gudboonaatay ka dib cusboonaysiinta 20H2 ee nidaamka hawlgalka Windows^{(Windows Operating System)} . Kaamirada la isticmaalayo maaha mid gaar u ah codsi gaar ah oo ku jira qalabkaaga laakiin waxay ku dhacdaa PC-gaaga sababo badan dartood. Hagahan, waxaad ku baran doontaa habab wax ku ool ah oo cilad-baadhiseed oo kaa caawin doona inaad hagaajiso kamarada ay isticmaalayso arrin kale oo codsi ah.

Sida loo hagaajiyo kamarada loo isticmaalo App kale gudaha Windows 10^{(How to Fix Camera In Use by Another App in Windows 10)}

Waa kuwan qaar ka mid ah sababaha saxda ah ee gacan ka geysta kamarada loo isticmaalo dhibaatada abka kale. Waxaa lagugula talinayaa inaad si qoto dheer u falanqeyso sababaha si aad u raacdo hababka cilad-raadinta ee habboon si aad u xalliso dhibaatada si fudud.

• Dareewalada kaamirada ee maqan, duugoobay, ama aan isqaban karin.
• Faylasha iyo arjiga kamaraduhu waa kharriban yihiin ama kuma socon karaan Nidaamkaaga Hawlgelinta.
• Helitaanka kamarada^(Camera) laguma ogola gudahaaga Windows 10 PC.
• Barnaamijyada ka- hortagga fayraska^(Antivirus) waxa laga yaabaa inay xaddidaan gelitaanka kamaradda.
• Appka kamarada musuqmaasuqa.
• Qaar ka mid ah barnaamijyada kale ee PC ayaa isticmaalaya kamaradaada.
• Dejinta kamaradu kuma habboona
• Difaaca Windows Firewall^{(Defender Firewall)} ayaa xannibaya gelitaanka kamarada^(Camera) .
• Astaamaha^(Webcam) amniga kamaradaha mareegaha ayaa gacan ka geysta khaladka.

Waxaan baarnay dhowr gole farsamo oo ku saabsan kamarada ay adeegsatay arrin kale oo app ah waxaanan ku falanqeynay cilladaha cillad-bixinta si loo xalliyo dhibaatada.

Habka 1: Xidh barnaamijyada isticmaala kamarada^{(Method 1: Close Programs that Use Camera)}

Kamarada qalabkaaga waxa kaliya oo isticmaali kara hal codsi markiiba. Haddii aad u malaynayso in codsiyada kale ay isticmaalayaan kamaradda, waxaa lagugula talinayaa inaad xirto dhammaan codsiyada asalka ah ee ku shaqeeya qalabkaaga. Waxaad ka bixi kartaa dhammaan barnaamijyada adiga oo mid mid u xidhaya dhammaantood ama maamulaha hawsha^{(Task Manager)} . Si taas loo sameeyo, raac hagahayaga Sida loo dhammeeyo Hawsha gudaha Windows 10^{(How to End Task in Windows 10)} .

Intaa waxaa dheer, waxaa lagugula talinayaa inaad joojiso barnaamijyada bilawga ah ee ku jira Windows 10 PC. Si loo hirgeliyo hawsha, raac hagahayaga 4 Siyaabaha loo Disabley Barnaamijyada Bilawga gudaha Windows 10^{(4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10)}

Habka 2: Oggolow gelitaanka kamarada^{(Method 2: Allow Camera Access)}

Haddii aad la kulanto kamarad uu isticmaalo arrin kale oo ku jirta abkaaga Windows 10 kombayutarka, waxaa jira fursado ah in gelitaanka kamarada aan si habboon loo oggolaan. Sidoo kale, waxaad si fudud u xallin kartaa arrintan adiga oo u oggolaanaya gelitaanka kamaradda gudaha Dejinta Windows^{(Windows Settings)} . Halkan waxaa ah dhowr tillaabo oo ogolaansho lagu bixiyo.

1. Waxaad bilaabi kartaa Windows Settings adigoo riixaya Windows + I keys isku mar.

2. Dabadeed, dooro Privacy option sida ku cad.

3. Kadibna, dhinaca bidixda, ka raadi oo dooro ikhtiyaarka kamarada^{(Camera )} .

Fiiro gaar ah:^{(Note: )} Hubi in U Oggolaan apps-ka inay galaan doorashada kamaradaada^{(Allow apps to access your camera )} inay karti u siisay sida loo sawiray.

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida loo hagaajiyo kamaradda Omegle oo aan shaqaynayn^{(How to Fix Omegle Camera Not Working)}

Habka 3: Orod Hardware & Qalabka Cilad-baadhiyaha^{( Method 3: Run Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter)}

Haddii aad hesho Windows 10 kombuyuutarku wuxuu wajahayaa arrin kasta oo la xiriirta hardware-ka, si fudud ayaa loo xalin karaa iyada oo la adeegsanayo Hardware iyo Qalabaynta Qalabka^{(Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter)} . Dhammaan arrimaha uu tilmaamay cilad-bixiyeha waxaa si toos ah u xallin doona cilad-bixiyaha laftiisa. Tusaale ahaan, haddii ay jiraan wax habayn ah oo musuqmaasuq ah oo ku jira PC-gaaga iyo haddii ay jiraan isbeddello gaar ah oo loogu talagalay in la sameeyo, cilad-bixiyeha ayaa ku caawinaya wax badan. Raac hagahayaga socodsiinta qalabka iyo cilladaha aaladaha si aad u xalliso arrimaha^{(to Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter to fix issues)} una hirgeliso tillaabooyinka sida lagu faray.

Markaad hagaajiso dhammaan talooyinka lagu sheegay dhammaadka habka cilad-saarka, hubi haddii aad leedahay kamarad go'an oo loo isticmaalo arrin app kale.

Habka 4: Daar Darawalka Qalabka Kamarada^{(Method 4: Enable Camera Device Driver)}

Haddii aad si lama filaan ah u curyaamisay kamarada webka ama kamarada goobaha qalabkaaga, waxa aad la kulmi doonta dhib la isticmaalayo kamarada. Haddaba, haddii aad curyaamisay kamaradda webka ee qalabkaaga, u sahli kombayutarka sida lagu faray hoos.

1. Ku dhufo furaha Windows^{(Windows key )} oo ku qor Device Manager . Kadib, dhagsii Open .

2. Isla marka uu furmo daaqadda Maareeyaha Aaladda^{(Device Manager )} , laba-guji qaybta kamaradaha^{(Cameras )} si aad u ballaariso.

3. Hadda, midig-guji qalabka kamaradda oo dooro ikhtiyaarka qalabka^{(Enable device )} .

Sidoo kale Akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} 8 Kaamerada Shabakadda ee ugu Wanaagsan Hindiya (2022)^{(8 Best Webcam for Streaming in India (2022))}

Habka 5: Orod Malware Scan^{(Method 5: Run Malware Scan)}

Khubaro badan oo Microsoft ah ayaa soo jeedinaya in kombuyutarka sawirku uu kaa caawin doono inaad ka ilaaliso khatarta kombiyuutarkaaga. Haddii ay jiraan wax fayras ama malware ah oo soo galay kombayutarkaaga, ma isticmaali kartid qalabka qalabka dibadda iyo gudaha. Sidaa darteed^(Hence) , waxaa lagugula talinayaa inaad iskaan-ka-baarto kombiyuutarkaaga sida lagu faray hageheenna ku saabsan Sideen ugu socodsiiyaa baarista fayraska kombiyuutarkayga?^{(How do I Run a Virus Scan on my Computer?)}

Sidoo kale, haddii aad rabto inaad ka saarto malware-ka kombiyuutarkaaga, hubi hagayadayada Sida looga saaro Malware-ga PC-gaaga gudaha Windows 10^{(How to Remove Malware from your PC in Windows 10)} .

Habka 6: Cusbooneysii Windows^{(Method 6: Update Windows)}

Sidoo kale, haddii ay jiraan wax cillado ah oo ku jira PC-gaaga, waxa la hagaajin karaa oo keliya ka dib cusboonaysiinta Windows^{(Windows update)} . Microsoft waxay soo saartaa cusboonaysiinta joogtada ah si ay u hagaajiso dhammaan dhiqlahan markaas kala-soocidda kamarada waxaa isticmaalay arrin kale oo codsi ah. Sidaa darteed^(Hence) , hubi haddii aad cusboonaysiisay Nidaamka Operating Windows^{(Windows Operating System)} kaaga iyo haddii ay jiraan wax cusboonaysiin ah oo ku socda ficil ahaan, isticmaal hagahayaga si aad u soo dejiso oo u rakibto Windows 10 Cusbooneysii ugu dambeeyay^{(to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update)} .

Kadib markaad cusboonaysiiso Nidaamka^(System) Operating Windows , hubi inaad geli karto kamaradaada.

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida loo hagaajiyo wax kamarad ah oo laga helay kulanka Google-ka^{(How To Fix No Camera Found In Google Meet)}

Habka 7: Disable Windows Firewall^{(Method 7: Disable Windows Firewall)}

Mararka qaarkood, Windows Defender Firewall kombayutarkaaga^{(Windows Defender Firewall)} ayaa laga yaabaa inay ka hortagto gelitaanka kamarada, sababo ammaan dartood. Haddii ay dhacdo in kamarada uu xannibay Windows Defender Firewall , waa inaad awood u yeelataa ama aad si ku meel gaar ah uga joojisaa ammaanka Firewall^(Firewall) -ka kombiyuutarkaaga. Haddii aadan aqoon sida loo damiyo Difaaca Difaaca Windows^{(Windows Defender Firewall)} , hagahayaga Disable Windows 10 Firewall^{(to Disable Windows 10 Firewall)} ayaa kaa caawin doona inaad sidaas samayso.

Ka dib markaad gasho kamaradaada, hubi inaad mar labaad awood u siiso Firewall suite, maadaama kumbiyuutarka aan lahayn barnaamijka ammaanku had iyo jeer waa khatar.

Habka 8: Cusbooneysii ama Dib-u-celinta Kaamirada Darawalada^{(Method 8: Update or Rollback Camera Drivers)}

Haddii ay jiraan wax wadayaal kamarad ah oo aan ku haboonayn ama duugoobay kombuyuutarkaaga, waxa aad wajihi doontaa arrin la isticmaalayo kamarad. Si loo xaliyo dhibaatada, ama cusboonaysii darawaliinta kamaradaha ama dib u rogo haddii loo baahdo.

Ikhtiyaarka I: Cusbooneysii Darawallada^{(Option I: Update Drivers)}

1. Ku qor Device Manager Windows 10 menu ka raadinta oo guji Open .

2. Ka dib, laba-guji  kamaradaha^(Cameras)  si aad u ballaariso.

3. Hadda, midig-guji darawalkaaga^{(your driver)}  (dheh HP TrueVision HD ) ka dibna dooro darawalka Update^{(Update driver)} .

4. Hadda, dhagsii si toos ah u raadi darawalada^{(Search automatically for drivers)} . Tani waxay aqoonsan doontaa oo si toos ah u rakibi doontaa darawallada habboon.

5A. Haddii ay jiraan wax cusub oo sugaya in la rakibo, cusboonaysiinta ayaa noqon doonta mid guulaysata.

5B. Waxaad heli doontaa Dareewalada ugu fiican ee qalabkaaga ayaa mar hore lagu rakibay^{(The best drivers for your device are already installed)} fariinta haddii darawalada mar hore la cusboonaysiiyay.

6. Ka bax daaqadda oo dib u bilow^{(reboot )} kombayutarkaga.

Ikhtiyaarka II: Dib-u-celinta Darawalada^{(Option II: Rollback Drivers)}

1. Sidaad horeba u samaysay, fur Manager Device^{(Device Manager )} oo balaadhi qaybta kamaradaha^{(Cameras )} .

2. Midig ku dhufo darawalka^(driver) oo dooro ikhtiyaarka Properties .

3. U beddel tab darawalka^{(Driver tab)} oo guji Roll Back Driver .

4. Guji OK si aad u badbaadiso isbedelada.

5. Ugu dambeyntii, ku dhufo Haa^(Yes) isla markiiba oo dib u bilow kombayutarkaga^{(restart )} . Hadda, waxaad geli kartaa kamaradaada.

Sidoo kale Akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Waa maxay Darawalka Qalab? Sidee U Shaqeeya?^{(What is a Device Driver? How Does It Work?)}

Habka 9: Cusbooneysii Apps^{(Method 9: Update Apps)}

Waa inaad hubisaa in dhammaan codsiyada la xidhiidha dukaanka Microsoft^{(Microsoft Store)} la cusboonaysiiyay noocii u dambeeyay. Tani waxay hubin doontaa haddii dhammaan apps-yada la xidhiidha ay yihiin ilaa noocii ugu dambeeyay si loo hagaajiyo kamarada loo isticmaalo dhibaatada app kale. Raac tillaabooyinka sida lagu faray.

1. Ku qor Microsoft Store menu-ka raadinta oo guji Open .

2. Marka xigta daaqada dukaanka Microsoft^{(Microsoft Store)} , dhagsii astaanta maktabadda^{(Library )} sida muuqata.

3. Hadda, guji Get updates button sida muuqata.

4. Marka xigta, guji Cusbooneysii dhammaan^{(Update all )} badhanka.

5. Sug ilaa aad ka helayso apps kaaga iyo ciyaarahaaguba waa kuwa cusub oo^{(Your apps and games are up to date )} degdeg ah.

Kadib cusboonaysiinta abka, hubi inaad hagaajisay dhibaatada.

Habka 10: Dib u rakib Apps dhibka leh^{(Method 10: Reinstall Problematic Apps)}

Dhibaatooyinka la xidhiidha abka ee kaameerada kuu keenaya waxaa isticmaalaya arin kale, ma haysatid wax kale oo door ah oo aan ahayn inaad dib u rakibto. Waa kuwan tilmaamo yar oo dib loogu rakibayo codsiyada dhibaatada leh ee Dukaanka Microsoft^{(Microsoft Store)} .

Xusuusin:^{(Note: )} Hagahan, Zoom waxa loo qaadanayaa tusaale ahaan.

1. Ku qor Control Panel ee liiska raadinta oo guji Open .

2. Set View by > Large icons , dabadeed dhagsii Programs and Features option.

3. Hadda, guji Zoom oo dooro ikhtiyaarka Uninstall .

4. Xaqiiji isla markiiba haddii ay jirto oo dib u bilow^{(reboot )} kombuyutarkaaga ka dib markii app-ka gabi ahaanba la uninstall-ka.

5. Soo dejiso Zoom ka goobta rasmiga ah^{(official site)} .

6. Hadda, u gudub My downloads oo ku ordi habka dejinta ZoomInstaller . Sug^(Wait) ilaa abka uu ka soo gelayo PC-gaaga. Hadda, waxaad geli kartaa kamarada abka cusub ee la rakibay.

Sidoo kale Akhri: ^{(Also Read: )}Hagaaji Kamarada Aan Ku Shaqeyn Kooxaha^{(Fix Camera Not Working on Teams)}

Habka 11: Dib-u-diiwaangeli kamarada^{(Method 11: Re-register Camera )}

Haddii hababka aan kor ku xusan midkoodna ku caawin, markaas isku day inaad dib u diiwaan geliso kamaradaada sida hoos lagu faray. Waxa jira laba hab oo hawsha lagu fuliyo.

Ikhtiyaarka I: Iyada oo loo marayo Windows PowerShell^{(Option I: Through Windows PowerShell)}

1. Ku qor Powershell barta raadinta oo guji Run as Administrator sida ku cad.

2. Markaas, ku qor amarka soo socda oo ku dhufo Enter key .

Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsCamera | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

3. Sug^(Wait) ilaa inta fulinta guud laga guulaysanayo oo iska hubi haddii aad haysato kamarad go'an oo ku jirta arrinta .

Doorashada II: Iyada oo loo marayo Maareeyaha Qalabka^{(Option II: Through Device Manager)}

1. Furo Maareeyaha Aaladda ee^{(Device Manager)} bar ka raadinta Windows.

2. Hadda, balaadhi qaybta kamaradaha^{(Cameras )} adigoo laba jeer gujinaya.

3. Ka dib, midig-guji darawalka kamaradda (tusaale HP TrueVision HD ) oo dooro ikhtiyaarka qalabka Uninstall^{(Uninstall device )} .

4. Hadda, u gudub tab Action oo dooro Scan for hardware change^{(Scan for hardware changes )} option option.

Habka 12: Dib u deji Appka kamarada^{(Method 12: Reset Camera App)}

Waxa kale oo aad isku dayi kartaa in aad dib u dajin ku samayso codsiga kamaradaada si aad u hagaajiso kamarada loo isticmaalo abka kale. Raac^(Follow) sida hoos lagu faray

1. Ku dhufo furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} , ku qor kamarada^(Camera) , oo dhagsii App settings .

2. Kadib, dhagsii ikhtiyaarka Dib^{(Reset )} -u-dejinta sida la iftiimiyay.

3. Marka xigta, xaqiiji wax kasta oo degdeg ah adigoo gujinaya Dib^(Reset) u habeyn .

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Hagaaji kamarada Laptop-ka ee aan laga helin Windows 10^{(Fix Laptop Camera Not Detected on Windows 10)}

Habka 13: Samee Soo Celinta Nidaamka^{(Method 13: Perform System Restore)}

Haddii ay jiraan wax cusbooneysiin ah oo Windows ah oo ku saabsan kombiyuutarkaaga, PC-gaagu uma shaqeyn doono sidii caadiga ahayd. Markaa, ku soo celi kombayutarka xaalad haddii wax waliba si fiican u shaqaynayeen. Waa kuwan qaar ka mid ah tilmaamaha lagu soo celinayo PC-gaaga. Si taas loo sameeyo, raac hagahayaga Sida loo isticmaalo Soo celinta Nidaamka Windows 10^{(How to use System Restore on Windows 10)} oo dhaqangeli tilmaamaha sida la muujiyey.

Ka dib markaad soo celiso Windows 10 PC, hubi haddii aad isticmaali karto kamaradaada.

Habka 14: Nadiifi ku rakib Windows 10^{(Method 14: Clean Install Windows 10)}

Haddii hababka midkoodna uusan kaa caawinin inaad hagaajiso arrinta la sheegay, markaa waa inaad nadiifisaa nidaamka hawlgalka Windows^{(Windows Operating System)} . Si aad u nadiifiso kombuyuutarkaaga, dhaqangeli tillaabooyinka sida lagu faray hagahayaga si aad u samayso Rakiba nadiif ah Windows 10^{(to do a Clean Install of Windows 10)}

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Runtii waxay ahaan lahayd wax laga xumaado inaadan awoodin inaad gasho kamaradaada dhexda shirarka, laakiin hadda waxaad lahaan lahayd kamarad go'an oo aad isticmaasho^{(camera in use)} arin app kale Windows 10 . Ku sii wad boggayaga si aad u hesho talooyin iyo khibrado kale oo xiiso leh oo ku dhaaf faallooyinkaaga hoos. Sidoo kale, haddii aad hayso wax su'aalo ah / soo jeedin ah oo ku saabsan maqaalkan, ka dib waxaad xor u tahay inaad ku riddo qaybta faallooyinka.

Fix Camera In Use by Another App in Windows 10

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How to Fix Camera In Use by Another App in Windows 10

Here are some valid reasons that contribute to the camera used by another app problem. You are advised to analyze the reasons deeply so that you could follow appropriate troubleshooting methods to resolve the problem so easily.

• Missing, outdated, or incompatible camera drivers.
• The files and cache in-camera application are corrupt or incompatible with your Operating System.
• Camera access is not granted in your Windows 10 PC.
• Antivirus programs may restrict camera access.
• Corrupt camera app.
• Some other programs on PC are using your camera.
• Camera settings are not appropriate.
• Windows Defender Firewall is blocking Camera access.
• Webcam security features are contributing to the error.

We have investigated several technical forums regarding the camera used by another app issue and thereby analyzed the troubleshooting hacks to fix the problem.

Method 1: Close Programs that Use Camera

The camera in your device can only be used by one application at a time. If you guess that other applications are using the camera, you are advised to close all background applications that are active on your device. You can either exit from all programs by closing all of them one by one or by Task Manager. To do so, follow our guide on How to End Task in Windows 10.

In addition, you are advised to disable start-up programs on your Windows 10 PC. To implement the task, follow our guide on 4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10

Method 2: Allow Camera Access

If you are experiencing a camera used by another app issue in your Windows 10 computer, there are some chances that access to the camera is not granted appropriately. Also, you can easily fix this issue by allowing access to the camera in Windows Settings. Here are a few steps to grant permission.

1. You can launch Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I keys simultaneously.

2. Then, select the Privacy option as shown.

3. Then, in the left pane, search and select the Camera option.

Note: Make sure Allow apps to access your camera option is enabled as depicted.

Also Read: How to Fix Omegle Camera Not Working

Method 3: Run Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter

If you find your Windows 10 computer is facing any hardware-related issues, it can be easily sorted by running Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter. All the issues identified by the troubleshooter will be automatically resolved by the troubleshooter itself. For instance, if there are any corrupt settings in your PC and if there are any specific changes intended to be done, the troubleshooter helps you a lot. Follow our guide to Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter to fix issues and implement the steps as instructed.

Once you have fixed all the suggestions mentioned at the end of the troubleshooting process, check if you have fixed camera used by another app issue.

Method 4: Enable Camera Device Driver

If you have accidentally disabled the webcam or camera in your device settings, you will face camera in use issue. So, if you have disabled the webcam in your device, enable it on your computer as instructed below.

1. Hit the Windows key and type Device Manager. Then, click on Open.

2. As soon as Device Manager window opens, double-click on Cameras section to expand it.

3. Now, right-click on your camera device and select the Enable device option.

Also Read: 8 Best Webcam for Streaming in India (2022)

Method 5: Run Malware Scan

Several Microsoft experts suggest that, scanning PC will help you maintain your computer threat free. If there are any virus or malware intrusions in your PC, you cannot use external and internal hardware devices. Hence, you are advised to scan your computer as instructed in our guide on How do I Run a Virus Scan on my Computer?

Also, if you want to remove malware from your computer, check our guide How to Remove Malware from your PC in Windows 10.

Method 6: Update Windows

Also, if there are any bugs in your PC, they can only be fixed after a Windows update. Microsoft releases regular updates to fix all these bugs thereby sorting camera is being used by another application issue. Hence, ensure if you have updated your Windows Operating System and if there are any updates pending in action, use our guide to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update.

After updating your Windows Operating System, check whether you can access your camera.

Also Read: How To Fix No Camera Found In Google Meet

Method 7: Disable Windows Firewall

Sometimes, Windows Defender Firewall in your computer might prevent camera access, for some security reasons. If in case, camera has been blocked by Windows Defender Firewall, you have to enable it or disable the Firewall securities temporarily from your computer. If you do not know how to disable Windows Defender Firewall, our guide to Disable Windows 10 Firewall will help you do so.

After accessing your camera, make sure you enable the Firewall suite again, since a computer without a security program is always a threat.

Method 8: Update or Rollback Camera Drivers

If there are any incompatible or outdated camera drivers in your computer, you will face camera in use issue. To fix the problem, either update the camera drivers or roll back them if necessary.

Option I: Update Drivers

1. Type Device Manager in the Windows 10 search menu and click on Open.

2. Then, double-click on Cameras to expand it.

3. Now, right-click on your driver (say HP TrueVision HD) and then select Update driver.

4. Now, click on Search automatically for drivers. This will identify and install the apt drivers automatically.

5A. If there are updates pending to be installed, the update will be successful.

5B. You will get The best drivers for your device are already installed message if the drivers are already updated.

6. Exit the window and reboot your PC.

Option II: Rollback Drivers

1. As you did earlier, open Device Manager and expand the Cameras section.

2. Right-click on the driver and select the Properties option.

3. Switch to the Driver tab and click on Roll Back Driver.

4. Click on OK to save the changes.

5. Finally, click on Yes in the prompt and restart your computer. Now, you can access your camera.

Also Read: What is a Device Driver? How Does It Work?

Method 9: Update Apps

You must make sure whether all the applications associated with the Microsoft Store are updated to its latest version. This will ensure if all the inter related apps are up to its latest version thereby fixing camera used by another app problem. Follow the steps as instructed.

1. Type Microsoft Store in the search menu and click on Open.

2. Next in the Microsoft Store window, click on the Library icon as shown.

3. Now, click on Get updates button as shown.

4. Next, click on Update all button.

5. Wait until you get Your apps and games are up to date prompt.

After updating the apps, check if you have fixed the problem.

Method 10: Reinstall Problematic Apps

For app related problems that are causing you camera is being used by another application issue, you have no other options than to reinstall them. Here are few instructions to reinstall problematic applications in Microsoft Store.

Note: In this guide, Zoom is taken as an example.

1. Type Control Panel in the search menu and click on Open.

2. Set View by > Large icons, then click on Programs and Features option.

3. Now, click on Zoom and select the Uninstall option.

4. Confirm the prompt if any and reboot your PC after the app is completely uninstalled.

5. Download Zoom from the official site.

6. Now, navigate to My downloads and run the ZoomInstaller setup file. Wait until the app gets installed on your PC. Now, you can access the camera in the newly installed app.

Also Read: Fix Camera Not Working on Teams

Method 11: Re-register Camera

If none of the above-discussed methods have helped you, then have a try to re-register your camera as instructed below. There are two methods to implement the task.

Option I: Through Windows PowerShell

1. Type Powershell in the search bar and click on Run as Administrator as shown.

2. Then, type the following command and hit Enter key.

Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsCamera | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

3. Wait until the common execution is successful and check if you have fixed camera in use issue .

Option II: Through Device Manager

1. Open Device Manager from the Windows Search bar.

2. Now, expand the Cameras section by double-clicking on it.

3. Then, right-click on the camera driver (e.g. HP TrueVision HD) and select the Uninstall device option.

4. Now, switch to the Action tab and select the Scan for hardware changes option.

Method 12: Reset Camera App

You can also try resetting your camera application to fix camera used by another app issue. Follow as instructed below

1. Hit the Windows key, type Camera, and click on App settings.

2. Then, click on the Reset option as highlighted.

3. Next, confirm any prompt by clicking on Reset.

Also Read: Fix Laptop Camera Not Detected on Windows 10

Method 13: Perform System Restore

If there are any incompatible Windows updates on your computer, your PC will not work as usual it does. So, restore your computer to a state whether everything was working fine. Here are some instructions to restore your PC. To do so, follow our guide on How to use System Restore on Windows 10 and implement the instructions as demonstrated.

After restoring your Windows 10 PC, check if can use your camera.

Method 14: Clean Install Windows 10

If none of the methods have helped you fix the said issue, then you have to clean install your Windows Operating System. To clean boot your computer, implement the steps as instructed in our guide to do a Clean Install of Windows 10

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It would be really frustrating not being able to access your camera in the middle of the meetings, but now you would have fixed camera in use by another app issue in Windows 10. Keep visiting our page for more cool tips & tricks and leave your comments below. Also, if you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.

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