What is ‘Camera App error code 0xa00f4288’ in Windows 10?
If you are experiencing Camera App error code 0xa00f4288 in your Windows 10 computer while trying to access camera using Windows Camera App, then you are in right-place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the error. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Camera App error code 0xa00f4288’: It is common Windows Problem considered as Camera App error. This error is usually appeared on Windows built-in Camera App in Windows 10 computer when you try to access the camera/webcam. This issue indicates you are unable to use Windows Camera App in your computer for some reasons. Let’s take a look at error message.
“Close other apps. It looks like another app is using the camera already. If you need it, here’s the error code: 0xA00F4288<AllCamerasAreReserved>”
There could be several reasons behind the issue including outdated/corrupted Windows OS, issue with Camera App itself like corruption in cache data of Camera App, camera is blocked in Camera privacy settings and other issues in your computer. You should check and make sure Windows built-in Camera App is allowed to use your camera/webcam in Camera Privacy Settings in Windows 10 computer.
If not, you can allow Camera app to access camera/webcam in camera privacy settings in order resolve the issue. Also, camera/webcam driver plays important role in communication between your camera device and operating system installed in computer. So, camera/webcam driver update is necessary in this case if you don’t want to any camera relating issue. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Camera App error code 0xa00f4288 in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix Camera App error code 0xa00f4288 with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Check access to camera/webcam
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Privacy > Camera’
Step 2: In the opened page, check if ‘Camera access to this Device’ option is turn ON. If it is turned OFF, change it to turned ON in order to resolve the issue.
Method 3: Check Camera Privacy Settings
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC and type ‘webcam/camera’ in search box in Settings App
Step 2: Open ‘Camera Privacy Settings’ from results appear, and turn ON ‘Let apps use my camera’ option
Method 4: Reset Camera App
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in Windows PC and go to ‘Apps > Apps & Features’
Step 2: Find and select ‘Camera’ app, and click ‘Advanced Options’ and click ‘Reset’ option, and confirm resetting and once finished, restart Camera App and check if it works.
Method 5: Update Camera/webcam driver
Updating camera/webcam driver to latest & compatible driver version can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC and expand ‘Cameras’ category
Step 2: Right-click on your camera/webcam driver, and select ‘Update Camera Driver’, and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process. Once updated, restart your computer and check if it works.
Download or reinstall camera driver update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including camera drivers using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 6: Fix Camera App error code 0xa00f4288 using Registry Editor
Step 1: Open ‘Registry Editor’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and navigate to following path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE
Step 2: Go to ‘Microsoft > Windows Media Foundation’, right-click on ‘Platform’ and select ‘New > DWORD (32- bit) Value’, name the value to ‘EnableFrameServerMode’, double-click on it to edit, set its value to ‘1’ and hit ‘Ok’ button to save the changes, and check if the error is resolved.
Conclusion
I hope this article helped you on How to fix Camera App error code 0xa00f4288 in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
