Users encounter Webcam settings grayed out issue because of the incompatible drivers. And sometimes Windows also block camera app, so you have to manually check the settings and enable camera access. The user can also connect their webcam to other device to fix the issue. For more advice, go to office.com/myaccount.   

Method to Get Your Webcam Setting Back If They are Greyed Out:

1. Update drivers:

The user should tap on the Windows + X keys at the same time and then choose Device Manager. After this, you should expand the Camera or Imaging Device and then search for the Camera driver. At this point, you need to right-tap and then choose Update option. At the end, the user should choose the option of Search automatically for drivers.

2. Downgrade webcam drivers:

To start, you should search for your webcam’s model and also the brand on Google or the user can go to the product page for your webcam on the website of manufacturer. After this, you should download the previous driver version. Now, you should tap on Windows + X keys at the same time and then select Device Manager. Here, you need to expand the Camera or Imaging Device and then right-tap on the Camera driver and then choose Update option. At this point, you should choose Browse my computer for driver option. Next, you should tap on Let me pick from a list of available drivers from my computer. At last, you should select the old driver version which you have downloaded earlier.

3. Reinstall drivers:

To reinstall driver, you should hit on the Windows + X keys simultaneously and then choose Device Manager. After this, you need to expand the Camera or Imaging Device. Here, you need to right-tap on the Camera device and then press Uninstall button. When uninstalled, you need to visit to the webcam manufacturer’s website and then just download and install the driver.

4.  Reset Camera App:

If the user wants to reset the camera app, then you have to press Windows + X keys at the same time and then choose Settings option. Now, you need to tap on Apps and then go to Apps and Features option. At this point, you should search for the Camera App and then tap on Advance Options. In the end, you need to scroll down and then just choose Reset option in the Camera section.

5. Allow apps access to the camera:

To allow apps access to the camera, the user need to right-tap on the Windows icon and then choose Settings. After this, you need to tap on the Privacy and Security tab in Settings and then choose Camera. Now, you should turn on camera access for this device and then tap on the slider which is on the right side for the desired app located on the list.

The above method will help you to get your Webcam settings back if they are grayed out. If the user requires help, go to www.office.com/myaccount.