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P-S
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Newcomer
March 11, 2022
Question

Start video option not available

  • March 11, 2022
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I saw that my one friend using zoom and is not able to start her video.  She doesn't have the option to start her video.  Even the host does not has the option to start my friend's video.

How can she resolve this issue?

    8 replies

    Newcomer
    March 14, 2022

    Maybe the host can ask to turn on her video?

    P-S
    Newcomer
    P-SAuthor
    Newcomer
    March 16, 2022

    The host and my friend doesn't has the option to start the camera of my friend.

    Newcomer
    March 14, 2022

    If there is no option to then Zoom is not seeing a video source. If the camera is onboard you might need to turn it on in the BIOS, if it is a USB camera then I would try a different port or maybe pinching the end of the USB cable a little to make it more secure in the slot.

    If these conditions don't exist and you have an IT department I would take to to them and have them troubleshoot the issue.

    P-S
    Newcomer
    P-SAuthor
    Newcomer
    March 16, 2022

    By mistake i clicked accept as solution 

    Community Manager
    March 16, 2022

    Hey @P-S! You, as the author of the discussion, have the ability to remove the solution.  

     

    If you have not already, test your video to confirm that the correct camera is selected and adjust your video settings or check out the troubleshooting Zoom video crashes on some further suggestions! 

    Newcomer
    November 13, 2023

    I am also having this issue.  I use VMWare virtual desktop.  When in the environment, I see my video when I go to my video settings.  However, when I start or join a call, the option for video is not even present, and I cannot see anyone's video feed.  

     

    Please advise.

    Newcomer
    March 26, 2024

    Any resolution. I am having exact same problem. I am using VMWare client too.

    Newcomer
    May 7, 2024

    Has anyone identified a solution to this issue?

    Newcomer
    October 31, 2024

    I'm facing the same issue! I use my Zoom application on VMWare and cannot find the camera option after joining a call. I can see myself when I open the camera test function. When switching over to my non-VDI zoom application via the same meeting link, I can see the camera option and can toggle it on and off. Kindly assist at the earliest! 🙏🙏🙏

    MGSR
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    November 5, 2024

    Hello community members,


    I'm sorry for the inconvenience you experienced.

    Kindly check out this article for deploying in VMware

    Please let us know if this helps or if you need further assistance. 

    Newcomer
    April 4, 2025

    "You do not have sufficient privileges to access this knowledge item"

    Why is the solve locked?

    Newcomer
    January 9, 2025

    Also facing the same issue when using VMware as VDI. The option for zoom video is not visible only though its working in the test area. Kindly suggest any solution. The above article is also not opening.