Director of Windows isn't recognizing my web cam

I'm trying to use my web cam to make a film and when I go into movie maker window it doe does not recognize the cam how to fix this

Hi Corymoreau,

1. What is the serial number and model of the webcam?

2. you receive messages or error codes?

3. are you able to use the webcam with other programs?

4. were you able to use the front webcam in windows movie maker?

5. did you recently sofware or hardware changes to the system?

You can refer to the computer or the device manufacturer's Web site; try to update the latest drivers for webcam and check if it helps.

Update drivers: recommended links

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