There are so many reasons why this may occur, so we’ll cover all approach angles in order to help you. If you need to fix the Toshiba webcam, check the steps below.

What can I do if Toshiba webcam is not working

1. Check drivers

Now, if this wasn’t enough, you should navigate to Toshiba’s official site and download proper drivers from there. In 90% of reported issues, the problem was driver-related. As you might know, drivers are the essential part of the Windows shell, and, consequently, without proper drivers, you won’t be able to run a single piece of hardware. That includes a built-in camera. So, for all intents and purposes, you’ll need to check your drivers firstly before we move to additional steps. When it comes to Toshiba webcam drivers, most of the time, those are provided by Windows Update. Now, this might work for some users, while for others, the generic driver won’t suffice. Automatically update drivers (third-party tool suggested) We also strongly recommend a third-party driver updater tool that uses advanced updating technology to will help you update your drivers in order to avoid permanent damage to your computer by manually downloading the wrong driver versions.

2. Scan for malware

Some users tried every known workaround but succeeded in resolving camera issues only after dealing with viruses. It seems that certain malicious software affects laptop cameras rendering them unusable. Namely, it seems that it automatically disables the camera, and users are left with the black screen. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. Now, for in order to address this concern, you’re going to need either third-party antivirus or up-to-date Windows Defender. If you’re not sure how to perform a deep scan with Windows Defender make sure to check the instructions we presented below.

3. Run Windows Troubleshooter

This might seem like an extremely generic solution, but, when in doubt — try every given option. Windows’ native troubleshooting tools changed a lot on the latest few system iterations, but they remained useful for minor issues troubleshooting and fixing. If nothing else, they can give you a better insight into the cause of the problem.

4. Use OEM’s camera software

Occasionally, it doesn’t matter if your camera drivers are properly installed. It all falls down to the individual program that’s responsible for the camera. In Windows 10, once you install the system, the default Camera app will take over the camera device. And, as we already said in one of the previous articles, this app can misbehave occasionally. For that purpose, we advise you to try original OEM’s software or some other third-party camera app and look for changes. SPONSORED Just make sure not to download the untrusted applications and you should be good to go. A detailed explanation of the best-suited apps for the job can be found in this article.

5. Check BIOS

We all know that UEFI and BIOS settings on laptops are fairly limited option-wise. However, some users reported that their Toshiba laptops have an option to enable or disable the built-in camera in BIOS settings. We can’t say with certainty what models have this option, but it will cost you nothing to go and check out on your own. If you have this option, there’s a chance that this mistakenly led to disabling your web camera. In order to do so, follow the instructions below:

6. Tweak Registry

Due to differences in the encoding standard, webcams available on older devices start misbehaving in Windows 10. If your Toshiba laptop falls into this category, you might need to turn to a subtle Registry trick in order to use your camera like before the problem emerged. This might come as a surprise, but there’s a registry entry that fixes the problem completely. However, act with caution. We don’t want to make rush moves while in the Registry Editor. So, in order to avoid additional issues and to resolve the camera problem, follow closely the instructions below:

7. Check hardware

Finally, if none of the previous software-related workarounds helped you, there’s a chance that the hardware is malfunctioning. There are some things you can do in this department, too, but we advise you to rather take your PC for a repair. If you’re inexperienced, it’s always better to let the professionals take care of your laptop. And, as we’re aware, the camera sensor replacement isn’t too pricey. On the other hand, if you’re an experienced user, you can try googling for hardware troubleshooting and perform minor repairs on your own. Either way, that should conclude it. We certainly hope you were able to resolve the issues with your Toshiba webcam in Windows 10 by following the aforementioned steps. In addition, don’t forget to share with us your webcam issues in detail. You can do it in the comments section below.

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