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Newcomer
April 20, 2026
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Camera and Microphone no longer working in Zoom

  • April 20, 2026
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Hi all, I have used Zoom for many years on the basic platform without any issues. However, recently, my camera and microphone are not working, yet they are working on both google meets and teams, so i think it’s a Zoom specific issue.

I have done all the trouble shooting suggested by the virtual assistant, including turning computer off and on, uninstalling and reinstalling latest version of Zoom desktop app, worked through all the computer privacy setting to ensure both microphone and camera are allowing apps to access, etc etc.

I did a microphone test in the desktop app, and it showed the sound is fine for incoming but not outgoing?

I’m at a loss of what to try next.

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    ExpertswhoJohn
    Community Super Champion | Customer
    Community Super Champion | Customer
    April 21, 2026

    hi ​@Tony Hayward 

    In this on windows?

    If Teams or Google Meeting is active, they can claim the microphone and camera and this then stops Zoom from being able to use them.

    All the best

     

    John

    Newcomer
    April 29, 2026

    I don’t use teams or anything other than zoom.  Been using this login and device all class year.  Now, getting ready for a short summer seasona and microphone is greyed out.  No changes since the last night of class.