I wasn't sure if should have put this in the Computer Periphals forum or here. But I have a sneaking suspicion that the problem is with Windows 10. Last week, my system stopped detecting my Logitech 4K Pro webcam. I unplugged it from the USB port and plugged it back in. It worked fine for a while, but as soon as I closed out a meeting in Teams, it disappeared again. When this happens, it doesn't even show up in the Device Manager. Unplugged it, plugged it back in. Same thing, it worked for a while then I did a Zoom meeting and the same thing happened. Camera not detected and it didn't show up in the Device Manager. I thought I had a faulty webcam, so I ordered a Razer Kyo Pro which I got today. Plugged it in, it worked fine. Tested it out with one of my staff members in Teams and as soon as I closed the meeting window, zap...camera not detected. Not showing in the Device Manager. Unplugged and plugged it back in and it came back. I've tried different USB ports and the same thing happens.
So I did some more poking around on the web today and I read that sometimes resetting Windows 10 can fix these problems. That brought to mind that I also have a weird issue with deleting files on my desktop but the icon stays there until I restart.
Y'all, I have a high end gaming computer that I enjoy a LOT but I'm not that technically proficient.
Having said that...
Should I reset Windows 10? If I do, I would choose the option to keep my files but I would also back them up to an Iron Key I have. I have a TON of game saves but those are also in Ubisoft and Steam clouds so I'm not too worried about them.
Any advice? Should I do this? Any pitfalls I need to be aware of? I'm chewing my nails nervous over here.
System specs:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Processor (16x 3.5GHZ/64MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG X570 CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA - WiFi 6, ARGB Header (2), USB 3.2 Ports (1 Type-C, 11 Type-A), M.2 Slot (2)
Memory: 32 GB [16 GB x2] DDR4-3200 Memory Module - G.SKILL Trident Z (RGB LED)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 10GB GDDR6X - MSI Gaming X Trio (VR-Ready)
Primary Hard Drive: 2 TB Samsung 860 EVO SSD -- Read: 550MB/s, Write: 520MB/s - Single Drive
Secondary Hard Drive: 500 GB Samsung 860 EVO SSD -- Read: 540MB/s, Write: 520MB/s - Single Drive
Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card: Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System: Windows 10 Home - (64-bit)
So I did some more poking around on the web today and I read that sometimes resetting Windows 10 can fix these problems. That brought to mind that I also have a weird issue with deleting files on my desktop but the icon stays there until I restart.
Y'all, I have a high end gaming computer that I enjoy a LOT but I'm not that technically proficient.
Having said that...
Should I reset Windows 10? If I do, I would choose the option to keep my files but I would also back them up to an Iron Key I have. I have a TON of game saves but those are also in Ubisoft and Steam clouds so I'm not too worried about them.
Any advice? Should I do this? Any pitfalls I need to be aware of? I'm chewing my nails nervous over here.
System specs:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Processor (16x 3.5GHZ/64MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG X570 CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA - WiFi 6, ARGB Header (2), USB 3.2 Ports (1 Type-C, 11 Type-A), M.2 Slot (2)
Memory: 32 GB [16 GB x2] DDR4-3200 Memory Module - G.SKILL Trident Z (RGB LED)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 10GB GDDR6X - MSI Gaming X Trio (VR-Ready)
Primary Hard Drive: 2 TB Samsung 860 EVO SSD -- Read: 550MB/s, Write: 520MB/s - Single Drive
Secondary Hard Drive: 500 GB Samsung 860 EVO SSD -- Read: 540MB/s, Write: 520MB/s - Single Drive
Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card: Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System: Windows 10 Home - (64-bit)
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