In Windows 11/10, there is a feature that lets users select which apps can use the camera and which cannot. To fix this issue, check if you have granted camera access to Zoom.

Tweak video settings If you’re planning to show yourself on camera, it’s well worth tweaking the video settings so you look your best and maintain your privacy. Navigate to Settings > Video in ...

Zoom also crashes while turning on the camera if you are using any other app parallelly that has your camera access. To fix this issue, close all your apps while using the Zoom client.

It's now possible to control camera features through the Settings app, and here's how on Windows 11. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

However, as a general rule, if you don’t use the app, don’t allow camera access. Although occurrences are rare, camera apps have been used to breech Windows 10 security protocols.

Look for the gear icon in the upper-righthand corner of your Zoom app. Click it to open the Settings menu, and then click on Video on the left side of the Settings window.