Webcam Shows Green Screen in Windows Camera

First reported on r/techsupport on June 24, 2026.

Users are experiencing issues with their webcam showing a green screen in the Windows Camera app. The problem is caused by a compatibility issue with the webcam driver.

What it looks like

• Webcam showing green screen
• Webcam not working

How to fix it

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Find your webcam in the list of devices.
3. Right-click on the webcam and select Update driver.
4. Restart your computer and try using the webcam again.

Affected products

• Windows Camera
• Webcam

Sources

• Webcam shows solid green screen in Windows Camera app, Discord, and Zoom, but works fine in OBS and browser tests. — reddit:r/techsupport

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