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“The built-in camera on my HP laptop is not found and gets an error code ‘0xA00F4244 NoCamerasAreAttached. Can someone tell me what to do?”

• Windows User

“Windows built-in camera not found” or “cannot be accessed” is a commonly reported error. Since the camera is one of the most used app of Windows 10/11, it gets annoying when it is not detected by your PC. You need all-time access to your computer’s camera to communicate, collaborate, attend online video meetings, classes or interviews, etc.

Read this article to know more about the error ‘0xa00f4244 nocamerasareattached’ and how to fix this error.

What does Error Code 0xa00f4244 mean?

While trying to access your webcam, if you see the error message ‘we can’t find your camera’ followed by error code 0xa00f4244, it simply means the device or application you’re using to run the camera has failed to detect your webcam. This error can occur when your camera’s driver is not up-to-date and due to other reasons.

Why does the Windows Camera App error 0xa00f4244 occur?

Before we see the steps to fix the 0xa00f4244 ‘nocamerasareattached’ error, let’s learn why your webcam is not recognized by Windows 10/11. Some of the most common reasons are:

• Accidentally disabling webcam
• Using outdated camera driver
• Problem with the camera application
• Incompatible encoding standard in Registry
• Virus or Malware attack

How do I fix the error 0xa00f4244 ‘NoCamerasAreAttached’?

You can try the following fixes to resolve error code 0xa00f4244 ‘we can’t find your camera,’ such as updating the camera driver, resetting the camera app, tweaking the registry, running the troubleshooter, etc. Let’s check these fixes one by one.

Method 1: Ensure the Camera App is Enabled

Often, the error can occur if you forget to enable the camera app of your Windows 10/11 PC. Here’s how to enable it:

• Press Windows + I keys together to open Settings. Click Privacy.

• Click Camera in the left pane.

• If the camera access for your device is Off, click on Change and toggle it On.

Method 2: Check your Antivirus Software

Occasionally, the antivirus software installed on your computer can hinder the smooth functioning of other programs. To ensure that the antivirus is not conflicting with your camera app, check the settings of the antivirus to check if it’s blocking the camera.

Moreover, if nothing is wrong with the settings, then also, temporarily disable the antivirus and recheck the camera app to ensure that the antivirus is not causing the problem.

Method 3: Update the Camera Driver

A webcam driver is a program that lets uninterrupted communication between the webcam and your computer. However, when this driver is outdated your camera app won’t work and can result in 0xa00f4244 ‘nocamerasareattached’ error. To fix this issue, update your device driver. Here’s how to do it:

• Press Windows + X keys together and select Device Manager.
• In the Device Manager window, double-click on Camera, select, and right-click on Integrated Webcam. Select Update Driver.

• Select Search automatically for the driver’s option.

The Device Manager will search for the driver. If the latest version is available, it will be installed automatically. If not, check the manufacturer’s website for the device drivers.

Method 4: Scan for Viruses and Malware

Make sure to scan your PC for removing viruses and malware, as these can affect the smooth working of your Windows computer. Here’s how to scan your system using Windows Defender, a free tool by Windows:

• Press Windows + X keys together and click Settings.
• Click Update and Security.

• Select Windows Security at the left pane and click Virus & threat protection.

• Click Scanoptions.

• Choose Microsoft Defender Offline scan and click Scan Now.

Method 5: Reset the Camera

Try this method if none of the above solutions worked so far. Often changes or problems in the Camera app can result in a ‘no cameras are attached 0xa00f4244’ error. Simply resetting the camera app will take it back to its original settings. Here’s how to reset the camera app:

• Press Windows + X together, select Settings, and click Apps.

• In the left pane, select Apps & Features, scroll down and click on the Camera app in the right pane.

• Now, click Advanced 
• Scroll down and click the Reset button to reset your Camera app.

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• Click Reset again to confirm your choice.

Wait for some time for the reset process to get completed and check if the error 0xa00f4244 nocamerasareattached is fixed.

Method 6: Run the Troubleshooter in Store App

Even after applying the above methods, if you see the ‘we can’t find your camera’ error on your screen, troubleshooting the camera app might fix the issue. Here’s how to run the troubleshooter:

• Press Windows + X key together to open Windows Settings and select Update & Security.

• Select Troubleshoot in the left pane, and click Additional Troubleshooters.

• Scroll down and select Windows Store Apps. Click Run the troubleshooter.

• Wait for some time for the troubleshooting process to get completed. Once done, check if the error code 0xa00f4244 ‘we can’t find your camera’ is fixed or not.

Method 7: Modify the Registry

Incompatible encoding standards can also be one of the reasons for error code 0xa00f4244 nocamerasareattached. You can fix this by making changes to the registry files. Here’s how to do it:

• Type Regedit in the Windows search bar and click Run as Administrator to launch Registry Editor.

• Click File > Export.

• Now, back up your registry by giving the backup a name and choosing a location on your system to save it. This is done as a precaution, if something goes wrong, you can use the backup to restore it. Click Save.

• Now, copy and paste the following in the section below the Menu bar and click Enter.

For 32-bit System

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Media Foundation\Platform

For 64-bit System

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows Media Foundation\Platform

• Right-click in the right window, choose New, and select DWORD (32-BIT) Value.

• Now name this value EnableFrameServerMode.

• Right-click on this registry value, choose Modify, set its value to 0 and click OK to save changes.

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• Restart your computer and check if the error ‘no cameras are attached 0xa00f4244’ is fixed.

Note – Often a problem with the built-in camera app can make your photos and videos inaccessible. So, if any of your photos become damaged, inaccessible or unable to open or view them, it means your files have got corrupted. In such a scenario, repair your corrupted photos using robust photo repair software like Stellar Repair for Photo.

Conclusion

So now if Windows 10/11 cannot access your webcam, you know how to fix error code 0xa00f4244 using one of the above ways. Just in case it doesn’t work, chances are the problem is hardware-related. Get in touch with Windows support to get the Windows 10/11 built-in camera repaired.

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If your camera doesn’t work and you encountered the error»0xA00F4244 <NoCamerasAreAttached>» in the Camera app on Windows 11/10, continue reading below to learn how to fix the problem.

The error «0xA00F4244 <NoCamerasAreAttached>», indicates that the Camera application cannot detect the camera device. The issue usually occurs if the camera device is disconnected from your computer or disabled either in Device Manager or by a hardware switch. In other cases, the error may be due to corrupted camera drivers, invalid Windows settings, camera failures, etc.

In this article, we provide step-by-step solutions to resolve the «0xA00F4244 <NoCameraAreAttached>» Camera app error and help you get your camera back up and running.

How to fix: Camera doesn’t work with error «0xA00F4244 No-Cameras-Are-Attached» on Windows 11/10.*

Since the «No Cameras Are Attached» problem can be caused by many reasons, in this guide we start with the simplest methods to solve the problem and end up with the more complex ones.

* IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the methods below, close any other apps that may be using the camera (eg Skype, Zoom, Teams, etc.) and check if the issue persists.

Method 1. Check Camera Connection.

Because the <NoCamerasAreAttached>» error message indicates that Windows cannot detect the camera because the camera may not be connected or disabled, try the following:

A. If you’re using an eternal USB camera: Disconnect and reconnect the camera and check if the problem is solved. If not, disconnect all the connected USB devices and then turn off the PC. Then turn on the PC again, connect the camera and check if the problem persists. If so, continue to next method.

B. If the Camera is integrated on your device (Laptops): Look at the laptop’s manual to find out if there is a hardware switch or a keyboard button that disables or enables the Camera device, or try one of following key combinations or keys to turn-on the camera:

• FN + F6 or F6

• FN + F7 or F7

• FN + F8 or F8

• FN + F4 or F4

• FN + F10 or F10

Method 2. Install all Windows & Optional Updates.

Sometimes Windows 10/11 cannot recognize a connected device because they are not fully updated or because they do not have the drivers for it. So, proceed and install all available updates and when done, proceed and install also all the optional updates. To do that:

1. Navigate to Start -> Settings -> Windows Update, click Check for updates and then click Download & install to install all the available updates.

2. After installing the standard Windows Updates, navigate again to Start -> Settings -> Windows Update, click Advanced Options and then click Optional Updates under «Additional Options».

3. In Optional updates, check all the checkboxes to install all the available Windows and Driver updates and click Download & install.

4. When the installation is complete, restart your computer and check if the «No Internet Access» error is resolved.

Method 3. Enable Camera device in Windows.

Camera app may display the error «0xA00F4244 <NoCamerasAreAttached>», if the Camera is disabled on the system. To verify the camera status, use the instructions below, depending on your operating system:

• On Windows 11: go to Start -> Settings -> Bluetooth & devices -> Cameras and check if the camera is disabled. If so, click Enable to activate the camera.

• On Windows 10/11:

1. Right-click on Start menu and then click on Device Manager.

2. in ‘Device Manger’ expand Cameras* and check if the camera is disabled. If so, right-click on it and choose Enable device.

* Note: On some PCs, the camera is listed under Imaging devices.

Method 4. Allow Camera Access in Privacy Settings.

1. Navigate to Start -> Settings -> Privacy & security -> Camera.

2. In the right pane, Turn on Camera Access, Let apps apps to access your camera, and below select which apps can access the camera by turning the relevant switch to On.

Method 5. Repair & Reset Camera app.

1. Navigate to Start -> Settings -> Apps > Installed apps.*

* Note: On Windows 10, go to Start -> Settings -> Apps & features.

2. Locate the Camera app on the list and from the three dots menu, select Advanced options.*

* Note: On Windows 10, click Advanced options.

3. Click the Repair button and when the repair is completed check if your camera is working. If not, click the Reset button to reset the camera app and its settings.

Method 6. Uninstall or Reinstall Camera Drivers.

Sometimes, simply uninstalling and reinstalling the driver for the camera device can fix the problem.

1. Right-click on Start menu and then open Device Manager.
2a. Expand Cameras,* then right-click on the Camera and select Uninstall device.

* Note: On some PCs, the camera is listed under Imaging devices.

2b. Check the box Attempt to remove the driver for this device and click Uninstall.

3. When the uninstall is completed, right-click on the computer’s name on the top and click Scan for hardware changes to force Windows to reinstall the camera drivers.

4. Finally, proceed and check if your camera is working now.

Method 7. Roll Back camera device driver.

If the problem occurred after updating Windows, check if installing the previous version of the device driver fixes the problem.

1. Right-click on Start menu and then open Device Manager.

2a. Expand Cameras,* then right-click on the Camera and select Properties.

* Note: On some PCs, the camera is listed under Imaging devices.

3. Select the Driver tab and then click Roll Back Driver* to install a previous version of camera drivers. Then, select a reason for the rollback and then click Yes.

* Note: if the «Roll Back Driver» button is inactive, continue to next method.

4. When the driver is installed, check if your camera is working now.

Method 8. Replace Camera’s Driver.

1. Navigate to Device Manager and open Camera’s properties.
2. Select the Driver tab and then click Update Driver.

3. At the next screen, choose Browse my computer for drivers.

4. Then select Let me pick form a list of available drivers on my computer.

5. Now select USB Video Device and click Next to update the camera drivers.

6. After driver installation, check if your camera is working. If not, follow the steps in method-3 above to remove and reinstall the camera drivers and then continue to next method.

Method 9. Fix Camera error 0xA00F4244 in Registry.*

* Important: Since making changes to Registry settings is risky because even a small mistake can lead to system damage, it is important to back up the registry before modifying it & to create a System Restore point.

1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open Run command box.
2. In run command box, type «regedit» and press Enter.

3a. In Registry Editor navigate to this path:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows Media Foundation\Platform

* Note: If you own 32-bit Windows 10, navigate to this path:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Media Foundation\Platform

3b. Right-click at an empty space on the right-pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

3c. Rename the New Value to EnableFrameServerMode
3d. Then, make sure that the value data is «0» and close the Registry editor.
4. Restart your computer and test your camera. If the problem persists, reopen registry editor, delete the «EnableFrameServerMode» value you added and continue to next method.

Method 10. Fix «NoCamerasAreAttached» error message by repairing system files.

The next method to fix the mentioned problem, is to repair the Windows installation and the System Files using the DISM and SFC tools. *

* Note: If you face the problem after performing a clean installation of Windows, skip this step.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator. (To do that, type «cmd» in Search and then at «Command Prompt» result, select «Run as Administrator»)

2. At the command prompt window, type the following command & press Enter:

• dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth

3. Be patient until ‘Deployment Image Servicing and Management’ (DISM) tool repairs the component store.

4. When the operation is completed, give the command below to repair the system files and press Enter:

• sfc /scannow

5. When SFC scan is completed, restart your computer.
6.  After restarting check if the problem is solved.

Method 11. Install Manufacturer’s Camera Drivers.

Go to your device manufacturer’s support website and check if there is a driver for the Camera. If so, download and install it and then check if the problem is fixed.

Method 12. Other Steps to troubleshoot Camera error «0xA00F4244 – NoCamerasAreAttached»

If the instructions in the above methods did not help to resolve the «0xA00F4244 – NoCamerasAreAttached» camera error, then try the following before proceeding with repairing, resetting or reinstalling Windows:

Step 1. Check Antivirus Program.
Some anti-virus programs may prevent the camera from working. In this case, make sure your security program doesn’t have any settings that block the camera.

Step 2. Enable Camera within BIOS.
In some laptops there is an option to disable or enable the camera via BIOS settings. So enter the BIOS and if there is such a setting, make sure the webcam is enabled.

Step 3. Update BIOS/Firmware.
Go to your laptop manufacturer’s support website and if a BIOS/Firmware update is available for your device, proceed to install it.

Step 4. Perform System Diagnostics.
Many modern laptops have a special diagnostic utility for diagnosing their hardware. Therefore, refer to your laptop manufacturer’s support site to learn how to run the diagnostic test to check your computer’s camera and hardware for potential problems.

Step 5. Purchase a new Camera.
The error «No Cameras Are Attached» may indicate that the camera is damaged. In this case, either a visit a professional computer repair shop to fix the problem or purchase a new camera (USB).

Method 13. Repair Windows 10 with an in-place Upgrade using Windows ISO file.

Another method to solve Windows 10/11 problems is to repair & upgrade Windows from a Windows ISO file. For this task, read the instructions in the articles below, according to your operating system version.

• How to Repair Windows 10 with an In-Place Upgrade.
• How to Repair Windows 11 with an In-Place Upgrade.

Method 14. Reset Windows.

Resetting Windows to their default state, is another method to fix problems in Windows 10/11. For this task, read the instructions in the articles below, according to your operating system version.

• How to Reset Windows 10.
• How to Reset Windows 11.

Method 15. Clean Install Windows.

The final method to fix Windows problems, is to backup your files and to perform a fresh installation of Windows. For this task, read the instructions in the articles below, according to your operating system version.

• How to Clean Install Windows 10.
• How to Clean Install Windows 11.

That’s it! Which method worked for you?
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