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Hardware Access Error When Making Video Calls From Google Chrome FIX [Tutorial]
8Hardware Access Error When Making Video Calls From Google Chrome FIX [Tutorial]
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers for the Windows platform, but sometimes errors such as Hardware access error occur.
When the browser tells you that an error occurred when trying to get access to camera and/or microphone, the first thing to do is check the settings for that hardware.
Chrome is undoubtedly among the most popular browsers due to its advanced features and functions, but it comes with its own set of problems. You may sometimes come across errors, one of them being “An error occurred when trying to get access to Camera and/or Microphone: Hardware Access Error” while making video calls using Chrome. This error is most common with Facebook messenger, but can also occur with other websites. The error it seems, primarily occurs due to failed permissions, browser conflicts, outdated drivers, or incompatible applications. However, we have a few workarounds for you to fix the Hardware Access Error in Google Chrome.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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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 –
An error occurred when trying to get access to Camera and/or Microphone: Hardware Access Error.
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.”
Actually, when a hardware error has occurred the webcam can rarely be turned on anymore. So try the solutions below and we hope that you’ll get rid of the error in no time.
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.