

If the unplug and replug process did not work, continue to the next section. The unplug and replug process often fixes issues with USB devices by causing the operating system to re-recognize and reload the device drivers or software. After the computer has restarted and loaded back into the operating system, plug the webcam into a USB port. Restart the computer with the webcam unplugged. If unplugging and replugging does not work, unplug the webcam again.

You may also want to try plugging the webcam into a different USB port than it was plugged into previously.

Unplug the webcam from the computer, then plug it back into the computer. One of the quickest ways to try and fix a USB device is to unplug it and then plug it back into the computer. USB devices, including webcams, can sometimes stop working due to glitches in the operating system or with the USB port itself. Today, nearly all webcams connect to a USB port on a computer. If you have an internal webcam (e.g., laptop with a webcam inside the bezel) this step can be skipped.
