Before moving on, check if the camera works fine with another computer. Moreover, check if the webcam is not set as the default ‘video in’ for your streaming application. Furthermore, make sure your camera is directly connected to the system (without any hub/extension cable). If you are trying to use an action camera (like Insta360_One_R), then make sure to change the USB mode to webcam in the camera menu. Last but not least, check if booting your system with the bare minimums sorts out the problem.
Solution 1: Perform a Malware/Virus Scan
Your webcam may keep turning on or off if your system is infected with malware/viruses. In this case, performing a thorough malware/antivirus scan of your system may solve the problem. Also, keep in mind, if at any stage, you fail to perform the scan, then boot your system into the safe mode and then scan the system.
Solution 2: Update Windows, Drivers, and BIOS of Your System to the Latest Build
The webcam issue may arise if any of the essential system entities (like Windows, Drivers, or BIOS) are outdated, as it can create incompatibility between the OS modules. In this context, updating the BIOS, Windows, and drivers of your PC to the latest build may solve the problem.
Solution 3: Rename the RsProviders Folder
The webcam may keep turning off and on if the essential folder (i.e., RsProviders) for the operation of the Camera app is corrupt. In this case, renaming the RsProviders folder may solve the problem. But keep in mind this folder may not be available to all the users.
Solution 4: Disable Power Saving for the Camera’s USB Port
The webcam may keep turning off and on if your system is configured to power off the Camera’s USB port. In this scenario, disabling the powering saving for the USB port may solve the problem.
Solution 5: Update / Reinstall the Windows 10 Camera App
You may encounter the issue at hand if the installation of the Windows 10 Camera app is outdated/corrupt. In this scenario, updating, resetting, or reinstalling the Windows 10 Camera app may solve the problem. But before proceeding, make sure to remove any other camera app (like the Realtek Camera app).
Update the Camera App
Reset the Camera App to the Defaults
Reinstall the Camera App
Solution 6: Reinstall the Camera Driver
The Camera may keep turning off and on if the installation of its driver is corrupt. In this case, reinstalling the Camera driver may solve the problem. If the issue persists, then check if your OEM provides a Camera app (like the Realtek Camera app), if so, then install the OEM Camera app and check if that resolves the webcam problem. If that did not do the trick, check if replacing the Realtek Audio (Device Manager» Sound, Video, and Game Controllers) with the default Microsoft driver (High Definition Audio Device) resolves the webcam issue.
Solution 7: Disable the Access to the Camera
The webcam may show the behavior under discussion if any of the system’s processes/applications are accessing it. In this case, disabling the Camera access in the privacy settings of your system may solve the webcam problem. If your OEM uses a utility (like Lenovo Vantage Application) to manage the devices & their access, then check if disabling the access to the Camera in the utility settings sorts out the webcam issue. If that did not do the trick, then you may disable the Camera either in the Task Manager or in the system’s BIOS. When you want to use the camera, you may have to enable it. Also, it is a better security measure to cover your camera (either with a camera cover or duct tape).
Solution 8: Edit the System’s Registry
If the issue persists, then you may edit some registry keys to sort out the webcam problem. But keep in mind these keys may not exist for all users. Also, make sure to back up the system’s registry. Warning: Advance with extreme care & at your own risk as editing the registry of your system is a skillful task and if anything goes wrong, you may cause everlasting damage to your system/data.
Solution 9: Disable/Remove the Conflicting Applications
You may encounter the webcam issue at hand if any of the system’s applications are hindering the operation of the camera. In this case, disabling/removing the conflicting applications may solve the webcam problem. Once the problematic application is found, you can try any of the solutions mentioned below. If the issue persists, then get your system/camera checked for a hardware issue.
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