Fix Camera Error code 0xA00F429F in Windows 11 or 10 (Solved!)

8 ways to solve 0xA00F429F<WindowShowFailed> 0x887A0004 Camera error in Windows 11 and 10.

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Windows 11 offers several universal windows platform applications that come as pre-installed, among which the camera app is one such. This built-in program is used for a plethora of purposes like online meetings, remote classes, video chat, online conferences, and even live streaming. However, you might face Camera error code 0xA00F429F when attempting to start the app.

Full error message you come across is “Can’t start your camera If you’re sure the camera is connected and installed properly, try checking for updated drivers. If you need it, here’s the error code: 0xA00F429F <WindowShowFailed> (0x887A0004)” This error code may appear due to buggy Windows update, corrupted driver, permission problem, or program’s conflict.

Camera error code 0xa00f429f

Here is how to fix Camera Error code 0xA00F429F in Windows 11 or 10 –

Way-1: Permit System Access Camera

Allowing access to camera app gives users the authority to use the application which may play a crucial role in solving this problem. We have already covered several errors that include this method which you might like to see –  How to Fix Windows 11 Camera not working. Now, follow the steps –

  1. Press – Winkey+I.
  2. Choose Privacy & Security from the Settings.
  3. Move to the App permission section and click on – Camera.
how to fix Camera Error code 0xA00F429F in Windows 11 or 10
  1. Make sure that Camera access is turned on.
  2. Also, turn on Let apps access your camera.
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Way-2: Reset or uninstall and reinstall Windows Camera App

Camera Error code 0xA00F429F in Windows 11 explicitly specifies that the drivers must be updated; however, this is not always the case as corruption is also possible. Best thing is that reinstalling the Windows app can work as a quick fix. So, follow these steps:

A] Using Settings app

  1. Right-click on – Start.
  2. Select –Settings
  3. Click on – Apps.
  4. Next, select – Installed apps.
Camera Error code 0xA00F429F
  1. Go to the Camera app.
  2. Click on the 3-dots icon and select – Advanced options.
Advanced options in the apps settings of camera
  1. Move down to – Reset.
  2. Now, click on Repair.
  3. See if the error is fixed.
  4. If the problem still persists, click on Reset and confirm through the pop up.
reset repair button for camera app
  1. Try to launch the camera app.

In case you running Windows 10 then follow – How to Reset Camera App.

B] Through PowerShell

If the above method doesn’t work, uninstall and reinstall the camera app through Windows PowerShell may help –

  1. Press Win+Q.
  2. Type – PowerShell.
  3. Select – Run as administrator.
  4. To uninstall the camera app, run the following command:
Get-AppxPackage *camera* | Remove-AppxPackage
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  1. Reboot your PC and open Microsoft Store.
  2. Search the app and click on Get in order to reinstall the application.

Way-3: Tweak Registry Entry

Registry and camera have close relation when you face problems when launching the app. Tweaking an entry EnableFrameServerMode can work when you encounter 0xa00f429f camera error=. Therefore use the Registry editor by following the given steps:

  1. Click on taskbar search.
  2. Type – regedit and press Enter.
  3. Select Yes on UAC prompt.
  4. Navigate to the following key in the Registry Editor –
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows Media Foundation\Platform
  1. Right-click the empty space on the right and choose New => DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  2. Give it the name – EnableFrameServerMode.
  3. Right-click on “EnableFrameServerMode” and select the option Modify.
  4. Type 0 in the Value data field.
  5. Use Hexadecimal as the base value and then click OK.
registry tweak to fix camera problem
  1. Restart your system or at least Windows Explorer from Task Manager.

This should have resolved your problem, if it still persists then check out the next way.

Way-4: Update or Uninstall Driver

Sometimes, especially when an unknown bug is affecting a driver update, the updated version can create problems instead. This is also applicable to Camera which is showing error code 0xA00F429F.

Hence you need to check whether the problem started after installing an update for the app and delete it if this happened. There is also an option Roll back you can use in this case through Device Manager. You may even delete the driver and replace it with Microsoft basic driver to break the continuity of error code.

You may lose certain functionality of the official driver as a result of this step. Still, if you only want to chat, snap photographs, or record video using the Windows Camera app, this may be a good option for you. So, move forward with the steps –

  1. Press Windows and X together.
  2. Select – Device Manager.
  3. Once you are on the program, click on View > Show hidden devices.
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  1. Double-click on the Cameras (For you this may be Imaging devices or another name)
  2. Right-click on the Device (for me it is “HP Truevision HD Camera”).
  3. Choose Update driver.
Camera Error code 0xA00F429F in Windows 11
  1. On the wizard that appears, click on “Search automatically for drivers“.
update webcam driver automatically
  1. Let the process complete and reboot your computer.
  2. Open Camera app and see whether the error is fixed. If not then again launch the Device Manager.
  3. Go to the Cameras and right-click on the device under it.
  4. This time choose Uninstall device.
  5. Click on “Uninstall” and restart the device.
  6. Once more restart the PC and check for the camera error as it could be solved now.
  7. Still not fixed! Now try this – Go to the Device Manager and right-click on the Camera (as done in previous steps).
  8. Select – “Update driver”.
  9. Click on – “Browse my computer for drivers”.
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  1. Select – Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
  1. Highlight the appropriate device from the list of compatible hardware. You can also select Microsoft basic driver if this is available. Click on Next.
  2. Lastly, reboot the device and the issue should be solved now.

Way-5: Allow camera to communicate through  Windows Firewall or Third-Party Antivirus

We have seen several times, how firewall or third-party antivirus applications can misjudge Windows applications as a security threat and hinder their performances. Camera Error code 0xA00F429F might be the result of this misbehave.

That’s why it’s advisable to give camera access from Firewall, by following the steps:

Camera App Access through Windows Firewall

  1. Press the Windows key and type Firewall.
  2. Choose the top option from the results.
  3. From Windows Security app settings, choose – Allow an app through Firewall.
allow camera through Windows firewall
  1. On the new window, scroll  Allowed apps and features and ensure that Windows Camera is in the list
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  1. In case you don’t find then click on Change settings.
  2. Then select – Allow another app.
  3. From Add an app window, click on Browse.
  4. Browse and select the camera app and choose Open.
  5. Check both the boxes – for Private and Public.
  6. Click on OK.
  7. Now try launching the camera app.

Alternatively, go through – Allow Apps to Communicate through Firewall in Windows 10.

Camera App Access via Third-Party Antivirus

  1. To Start the antivirus program, double-click its icon.
  2. Go to the Firewall settings and make sure the Camera app has access.

Way-6: Reset the Permissions

After receiving a major release on Windows 11 you may need to authorize your programs to utilize the camera again. Some apps do not have normal access to the device by default in recent versions of Windows 11 which may lead to showing camera error code 0xa00f429f. Follow the steps below to provide your apps access to the camera:

  1. Go to Start => Settings.
  2. Select – Privacy & Security.
  3. Select – Camera.
  4. Toggle the switch to On for the apps you wish to give access to your camera from the list.
  5. Allow access to the camera on this device if the switch is greyed out.
  6. Restart your computer and reopen the affected program to test if the camera is working properly.

Way-7: Close all the Background Apps

Sometimes background apps can affect your PC performance and hamper certain apps’ functioning like the camera app, showing error code 0xa00f429f. Thus, you must close all the background programs by following these steps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously. This will launch To launch Task Manager.
  2. In the Processes column, go to Background processes.
  3. Look for the programs like Mail, Message, Meet, Chat, or other that are available in the list.
  4. Right-click on them one by one and select End task.
  5. Now open the camera app without any problem.

Way-8: Remove Camera Roll Folder

The Camera app stores all generated photographs and movies in the Camera Roll folder in Windows 11. However, some users have stated that removing the Camera Roll folder could fix the 0xa00f429f camera error. To accomplish this follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Press Windows+E at the same time.
  2. From the left navigation pane, click Pictures.
  3. Select the Camera Roll folder and press Delete.
  4. Click Yes when the Delete Confirmation Dialog displays.
  5. Restart your PC and hopefully, the error will be solved.

Methods:

Way-1: Permit System Access Camera
Way-2: Reset or uninstall and reinstall Windows Camera App
Way-3: Tweak Registry Entry
Way-4: Update or Uninstall Driver
Way-5: Allow camera to communicate through  Windows Firewall or Third-Party Antivirus
Way-6: Reset the Permissions
Way-7: Close all the Background Apps
Way-8: Remove Camera Roll Folder

That’s all!!

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