Fix The No Camera Attached 0xa00f4244 Error Code

Sometimes you may go through the 0xa00f4244 nocamerasareattached error. Or you may be getting messages like “we can’t find your camera” also “no cameras are attached” may be shown. For solving this kind of error follow the methods given below to start your windows camera once again.

1. Check your antivirus program –

Antivirus may be a lifeline for all windows computer but sometimes it is a reason for the troubles with the running of other programs occasionally. To make sure that it is not the case with your camera app, go and check your antivirus settings and see if it is blocking the camera. Even though you don’t find any problem on the settings make sure that your antivirus does not cause thewe problem, temporarily disable it. And then check your camera again.

2. Turn on the camera app –

Mostly this error happens when the windows camera app is turned off. To make sure that this is not the case, press Windows key + 1 to open the settings, then choose privacy. Now tap camera, and toggle it On if it is set off. This may help you resolve your problem.

3. Scan for malware and viruses –

Malware and virus are dangerous to your smooth working computer. They also cause problem with the device driver. hence you can check your pc to find such vulnerabilities. To do this, scan your system through the windows defender which is a free tool by windows to remove malware and virus. To do so, go to settings them update and security. From there click on windows security then virus and threat protection. Now select scan options, choose windows defender offline scan and press scan now button. Your pc will restart and start scanning. Open windows defender to check the report.

4. Check the camera driver –

A device driver lets your computer hardware communicate with its software. So, if you find that something is wrong then it may be because of the 0x00f4244 nocamerasareattached error. To check your camera driver go through the steps.

1. Open the device manager app from the search bar.
2. Then find the camera icon.
3. Right click on your device’s camera and select update driver.
4. Then select search automatically for driver.

Now, the device manager will search for the most updated driver which is available on your computer.

5. Reset the camera app –

Sometimes, problems or changes in the camera app over a period of time can lead you to the error. You can solve this by performing reset of your camera settings. You will then have an original-pre modified state. Follow the below steps to start the procedure.

5. Click on settings the apps then apps and features.
6. Then select camera then advanced settings.
7. Now, tap on the reset button to reset your camera app.
8. Now your camera is completely reset.

6. Reinstall the camera driver ­–

You can reinstall the camera driver and see if it works. To do this, select the windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc and select enter. Go to the device manager and expand the cameras section and choose Uninstall device. After the removal of driver, reboot the PC. On the next start-up, open the device manager and tap on scan for hardware changes to install the driver again. Now see if this helps you in solving your error. 

7. Reset your PC –

If you failed in the above methods then you can try the last ace in hole for every windows problem which is a windows reset. In windows 10 reset, you can either keep your files or delete them for a fresh restart. To reset your PC go to the windows search bar and type reset this PC and click on this option. In the next window click on Get started. Now you will get 2 options. First one is either keep my files and the second one is remove everything. The choice is yours. In the next screen you will be asked to choose how you want to reinstall your windows through the cloud or by a local reinstall. Keep in mind that you need to connect your laptop through a charger while the reset process is going on. Otherwise it won’t proceed with the reset.

Conclusion

Above are the methods which will help you in solving your problem. You don’t have to try each and every method. Just keep going till your problem is solved. Hope this article is helpful for you.