This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off camera basic mode for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 27758 (Canary) and build 26120.2702 (Dev), Microsoft added a new Advanced camera options section on the Cameras page in Settings.
This includes a new setting for users to turn on or off Turn on basic camera. When turned on, it enables basic camera functionality for improved debugging, recommended as a last resort when your camera is not functioning correctly. This feature was developed in collaboration with Microsoft support agents.
Reference:
Camera doesn't work in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to troubleshoot when the camera is not working in Windows or you see errors 0xA00F4244 or 0x200F4244.
support.microsoft.com
Here's How:
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Cameras on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Under Connected cameras, click/tap on the camera (ex: "Logitech BRIO") you want to change this setting for. (see screenshot below)
4 Click/tap on the Edit button for Advanced camera options. (see screenshot below)
5 Turn on or off (default) Turn on basic camera for what you want, and click/tap on Apply. (see screenshot below)
Turning on Turn on basic camera will also turn on and gray out the Allow multiple apps to use camera at the same time setting.
6 You can now close Settings if you like.
That's it,
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