Fix Camera Error Code 0xa00f4244 on Windows 10/11

“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内置摄像头未找到”或“不能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.

camera cannot be accessed

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Using outdated camera driver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:

PressWindows + Ikeys together to openSettings. ClickPrivacy.

Windows setting

ClickCamerain the left pane.

Click camera

If the camera access for your device isOff, click onChangeand toggle itOn.

turn on camera access

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:

PressWindows + Xkeys together and selectDeviceManager.
In theDevice Managerwindow, double-click onCamera, select, and right-click onIntegratedWebcam. SelectUpdateDriver.

update camera driver

SelectSearch automatically for the driver'soption.

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:

PressWindows + Xkeys together and clickSettings.
ClickUpdateandSecurity.

select update and security

SelectWindowsSecurityat the left pane and clickVirus & threat protection.

virus and threat protection

ClickScanoptions.

scan options

ChooseMicrosoft Defender Offline scanand clickScanNow.

offline scan

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:

PressWindows + Xtogether, selectSettings,and clickApps.

click apps

In the left pane, selectApps&Features, scroll down and click on theCameraapp in the right pane.

advanced option in camera app

Now, clickAdvanced
Scroll down and click theResetbutton to reset your Camera app.

reset camera

ClickResetagain to confirm your choice.

press Reset again

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:

PressWindows+Xkey together to openWindowsSettingsand selectUpdate&Security.

update and security

SelectTroubleshootin the left pane, and clickAdditionalTroubleshooters.

additional troubleshooters

Scroll down and selectWindows商店Apps. ClickRun the troubleshooter.

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.

troubleshooting in progress

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:

TypeRegeditin the Windows search bar and clickRun as Administratorto launchRegistryEditor.

open registry editor

ClickFile>Export.

exporting registry

Now, back up your registry by giving the backup anameand choosing alocationon your system to save it. This is done as a precaution, if something goes wrong, you can use the backup to restore it. ClickSave.

backup registry

Now, copy and paste the following in the section below theMenubar and clickEnter.

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

windows registry

Right-click in the right window, chooseNew, and selectDWORD(32-BIT) Value.

dword value

Now name this valueEnableFrameServerMode.

enable frame server mode

Right-click on this registry value, chooseModify,set its value to0and clickOKto save changes.

edit dword value

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 robustphoto repair softwarelike 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.