Aug 13, 2025 · Use Task Manager to close background apps that might be using the camera Try launching the Camera app in Safe Mode or after a Clean Boot Update or Reinstall Camera Drivers: …

If you are using an older version of Windows or a mobile device, please skip to General troubleshooting steps. Run the troubleshooter in Get Help If the Camera troubleshooter in Get Help app is unable to …

Sep 25, 2025 · When I try to open my camera on my Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14IWL I get the code 0xA00F4243<CameraReservedByAnotherApp> (0xC00D3704). My shutter is open. Device manager …

Nov 7, 2025 · My camera is not working after several times of uninstalling and reinstalling, it always shows the same ERROR: 0xA00F4243<Camera ReservedByAnotherApp> (0xC00D3704)

Aug 13, 2025 · CameraReservedByAnotherApp error (0xA00F4243 / 0xC00D3704) Comment Use comments to ask for clarification, additional information, or improvements to the question.

Feb 3, 2021 · I have verified the drivers are up to date, ensured privacy settings are enabled, formed an SFC scan, reset the camera app, and tried all troubleshooters. As far as I can tell, there are no other …

Oct 2, 2024 · I am getting this error: Camera Reserved By Another App, Error: 0xA00F4243 (0xC00D3704) but there are no other apps running according to my task manager. How do I get my …

Apr 26, 2023 · After the latest update to Windows 11, my camera has not been working. Every time I tend to use the camera, it shows that the camera is reserved by another app. This issue has been …

Jan 6, 2018 · Click Device Manager Expand Cameras Right click the camera, then click Uninstall Note: If you don't see it under cameras, look under Imaging devices. Exit device manager then restart. …

Feb 2, 2026 · Normally, code 0xA00F4243 comes directly from the Windows Camera app and usually indicates that the camera device cannot be initialized by the system. To fix it, first close any other …