How do I re-enable my webcam?
Q I have a HP Pavilion laptop and somehow I have disabled the webcam. How do I get it back? I am a senior citizen and obviously a bit green, so I’d really appreciate your assistance
Anthony Humphries
A You didn’t say if you’re seeing error messages, or what version of Windows you have, but your first check should be in Device Manager.
To summon this, press Windows key+R, then type devmgmt.msc into the Run box and press Enter. Then, in Device Manager, left-click to expand the ‘Imaging devices’ section, where you’ll find an entry for your webcam. If you see a down arrow by its icon then it has, for whatever reason, been disabled. To re-enable it, right-click the device name, then click…
