Facebook Hardware Access Error FIX In Windows 10 [Tutorial]
17Facebook Hardware Access Error FIX In Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Facebook shows the hardware access error mainly because it cannot access the camera or microphone on your computer. This occurs mainly due to permissions and browser incompatibilities or outdated Windows/system drivers. This issue might also be caused by conflicting devices, drivers, or applications. Users come about this problem when they want to make a video call from the Facebook messenger (in a web browser) but fail to do so. This is the error message thrown:
“An error occurred when trying to get access to Camera and/or Microphone: Hardware Access Error.”
Having hardware support capabilities like a camera and microphone in your Windows 10 lets you make Skype video calls, record videos, and do more. Many third-party apps like Facebook Messenger and other services require access to the camera or microphone for enabling their special features. However, sometimes, when someone tries to video chat with a friend on Facebook, they end up seeing an error message on their screen
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).