Some users recently reported that they encountered an error 0xa00f429f when trying to use the Camera app. This error code comes with an error message that says, “Windows can’t start your camera“. This could be the result of a recent update gone wrong or a corrupt driver.
Although the error says that the drivers should be updated, this might not always be the case. Additionally, drivers can be damaged. This article will help you figure out the possible solutions to this problem.
When does Camera Error 0xa00f429f occur?
If you are experiencing a camera error 0xa00f429f when trying to use the Windows Camera app, you may have recently installed an update that failed, or your drivers might have become corrupted.
The full error message that accompanied the error is as follows:
Can’t start your camera If you’re sure the camera is connected an installed properly, try checking for updated drivers. If you need it, here’s the error code: 0xA00F429F <WindowShowFailed> (0x887A0004)
Windows can’t start your Camera, Error 0xa00f429f
The Windows Camera app gives an error code of 0xa00f429f if you try to open it. This can be the result of a recent update going wrong or a corrupt driver. These are some solutions that may help:
1. Reinstall the Windows Camera app
Users report that they were able to fix the error code immediately when reinstalling the Windows camera. To do this, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Windows PowerShell with admin access.
- Now copy and paste the below command line and press Enter:
Get-AppxPackage *camera* | Remove-AppxPackage
- After you successfully reinstall the Windows Camera app, restart your computer.
- You can then install the latest version from the Microsoft Store app.
2. Create a new user account
If the error persists, then you should create a new user account and see if the camera resolves automatically after switching to a new user account.
3. Reinstall the Camera driver
In case the error still appears on your computer screen, uninstall and reinstall the Camera driver. Here is how you can do this:
- Press the Windows+R keys to open the Run command.
- Type devmgmt.msc in the text box and press Enter.
- Now, right-click on your camera driver and select Uninstall device.
- This should now download the latest version of the missing drivers for you. Hopefully, everything works properly now.
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