Camera feeds in Discord often fail to load or display a blank screen after Windows 11 updates, primarily due to new privacy settings, driver conflicts, or hardware toggles. This issue blocks video calls and disrupts online meetings or gaming sessions. Addressing the root causes—permissions, drivers, hardware acceleration, and physical camera switches—restores video functionality and prevents recurring disruptions.
Enable Camera Access for Discord in Windows 11
Step 1: Open the Windows Settings app by pressing Windows + I
. Select Privacy & security from the sidebar, then click Camera under the App permissions section. This menu controls which apps can use