How to Solve Webcam Freeze Up in Windows 10 Error?
Webcam keeps freezing up after Windows 10 update, help!
"Help! My computer webcam stops working and it freezes up when I tried to make a Skype video call with my friend. It just won't work but freeze all the time. I could barely see my friend. Does any one of you have the same problem as me that webcam freeze up after installing new Windows 10 anniversary update? And do you have nay clues to fix this error?"
Many Windows 10 users have been experiencing issues with their webcams freezing up after installing the latest update, particularly when trying to start a video chat with friends. This can be frustrating, especially for those who are not tech-savvy. To resolve this issue without losing any data, we can take steps to unfreeze the webcam in Windows 10.
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Fix/solve Webcam freeze issue in Windows 10
To resolve the webcam freeze issue after a Windows 10 update, follow these steps. First, ensure that your webcam is properly connected to your computer.
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run command. This will open a small window where you can type a command or path to open a specific application, file, or folder.
- Type regedit, and click OK to open the Windows registry.
- Browse the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows Media Foundation\Platform
- Right-To add a new DWORD (32-bit) value to the registry, click on the right side of the window, select the option for "New", and then click on "DWORD (32-bit) Value".
- Name the new key EnableFrameServerMode and click OK.
- Double-To create a new key, click the "New" button in the registry editor, then click the newly created key and make sure it is set to 0 and click OK.
- Restart your computer to complete the task.
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