If you’re not sure how to perform a deep scan with Windows Defender make sure to check the instructions we presented below. Now, for in order to address this concern, you’re going to need either third-party antivirus or up-to-date Windows Defender.
Namely, it seems that it automatically disables the camera, and users are left with the black screen. It seems that certain malicious software affects laptop cameras rendering them unusable. Some users tried every known workaround but succeeded in resolving camera issues only after dealing with viruses. Now, this might work for some users, while for others, the generic driver won’t suffice.Īutomatically update drivers (third-party tool suggested)ĭisclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. When it comes to Toshiba webcam drivers, most of the time, those are provided by Windows Update. So, for all intents and purposes, you’ll need to check your drivers firstly before we move to additional steps. As you might know, drivers are the essential part of the Windows shell, and, consequently, without proper drivers, you won’t be able to run a single piece of hardware. In 90% of reported issues, the problem was driver-related.
Now, if this wasn’t enough, you should navigate to Toshiba’s official site and download proper drivers from there.
Right-click on your webcam and choose Update driver.Right-click Start and open Device Manager.