Fix for Lenovo laptop integrated camera not working/malfunctioning. Ideapad, Thinkpad, Notebooks etc

****DISCLAIMER - please note that I am not responsible for any malfunction of your computer following this tutorial****

Lenovo's solutions that DIDN'T work for me;

Step 1. Check your antivirus software
In your antivirus software settings, look for settings that block access to your camera or permission to use your webcam. For help, visit your antivirus software company’s website.



Step 2. Reset the Camera in App Settings.
- Right click the Start Menu bottom left and select "Settings"
- Click on "Apps & Features" , then in the search field above the list type "Camera"
- Click the Camera and select "Advanced Options"
- Scroll down until you see "Reset" and click the "Reset" button.



Step 3. Manually update Camera Device Drivers.
- Press the Windows key + X , select "Device Manager"
- Expand "Cameras" and/or "Imaging devices" and "Human Interface Devices"
- For the Camera/Imaging Device and I2C HID devices, right click:
- Select Update Driver
- Browse my computer for drivers
- Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
- Select the most recent Camera/Imaging and/or I2C related driver from the list for every device then Click "Next"
- The most recent driver is the one automatically highlighted in blue when entering the drivers list.



Step 4. Uninstall Camera Device + Drivers.
- Press the Windows key + X , select "Device Manager"
- Under "Cameras" and/or "Imaging devices" - Select the device in question, right click and select "Uninstall Device"

- Do the same for Microphone under "Microphone" or "Audio Inputs and Outputs"
- If prompted to uninstall drivers associated with the device, tick the box and continue.
- Perform a restart of the computer to have Windows install the most generic drivers for this device.
- Download the newest drivers for you device from the Support Page (if available)
- Just plot in the serial number for your device and hit enter, might have to hit it twice. Then head to "Drivers & Software" "Manual Update then "Camera & Card Read" for Camera, and "Audio" for Microphone.
- Now double check the privacy settings and the app access to your camera as described above.

- If the issue persists continue below:



Step 5. Troubleshoot Windows Store Apps
- Right click the Start Menu bottom left and select "Settings"
- Click on "Update & Security" and select "Troubleshoot" from the list on the left.
- Select "Additional troubleshooters"
- Scroll down to the bottom and select "Windows Store Apps", click it and select "Run the troubleshooter"

- Do the same for "Speech" to troubleshoot the Microphone.