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[Solved] How Do I Fix Skype Webcam Video From Freeze and Crash on Windows 10

Most common reason caused Skype video call or webcam freeze/crash problem on Windows 10 happen is outdated driver and some third-party apps interfere with Skype. Here are the steps to fix Skype video call webcam problem with different approaches.

Skype Webcam Video From Freeze and Crash on Windows 10

Skype Webcam Video From Freeze and Crash on Windows 10

Solution

Install, Update and Configure Webcam Driver
Remove Third-Party Apps That Might Interfere with Skype
Windows Update
Edit Registry
Reinstall Skype
Perform System Restore

Install, Update and Configure Webcam Driver

Step 1: Press Windows + X > Device Manager.

Step 2: Look for the webcam driver then right-click it and select Update driver.

Step 3: Select Browse my computer for driver software > Choose Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

Step 4: Select USB Video Device > Next.

Step 5: Then follow the instructions and finish the process.
Note: Some users recommend updating webcam driver with the latest version on manufacturer’s website.

Step 6: Configured webcam in Skype: Open Skype > Options > Video Settings.

Step 7: Check if the right camera is selected and click Save.

Remove Third-Party Apps That Might Interfere with Skype

Most of the third-party apps that interfere with Skype are the virtual video capture software such as CyberLink YouCam and other camera software. Uninstall them and make sure their files and registry entries are removed.

Windows Update

Step 1: Press Windows + I > Update & Security section > Check for updates.

Step 2: Windows will search for updates and download them. Once downloaded the updates, restart the PC so that they get installed.

Edit Registry

Step 1: Press Windows + R > enter regedit then click OK.

Step 2: Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Media Foundation\Platform

Step 3: Click the empty space at the right panel and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Step 4: Change the name of the DWORD into EnableFrameServerMode.

Step 5: Double click EnableFrameServerMode and set the value data to 0.

set EnableFrameServerMode to 0

set EnableFrameServerMode to 0

Step 6: Close Registry Editor.

Reinstall Skype

Uninstall Skype, make sure you completely remove it and reinstall Skype.

Perform System Restore

Step 1: Press Windows + S > type system restore > select Create a restore point > System Restore.

Step 2: After System Restore window opens, click Next > check Show more restore points and select the restore point you desire then click Next.

Step 3: Follow the instructions to complete the System Restore.

Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook

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