About this tag
On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'built-in' covers discussions about built-in Windows apps, hardware components like microphones, webcams, and accelerometers, and related troubleshooting. Users report issues with built-in apps not opening or crashing, seek methods to uninstall or reinstall Windows 10's built-in apps, and ask how to check for a built-in accelerometer. Problems with built-in microphones being disabled when a headset is plugged in, built-in webcams not being detected or working after OS upgrades, and activating built-in webcams on specific laptop models are common themes. The tag focuses on practical fixes and user experiences with integrated features.
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    Windows 10 Windows Apps Not Working (Including Store App)

    Hello new guy, here so recently I ran into a problem. Just recently I notice that none of the in built windows apps is working. This includes things like photos, microsoft store, and even the troubleshooter itself (to be exact, the the prompt that asked me to send feedback when it doesn't find...
    • sadhistorian
    • Thread
    • app application built-in cache cmd corruption date exit feedback microsoft network powershell repair reset screencap solutions store time troubleshooter windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. holdum333

    How To Uninstall and Reinstall W10 Apps.

    Hi For those that don't like the W10 Apps, you can use this link from HTG. Might help if you are having issues with the Apps also?? As always move or delete this thread to the right section!;):) How to Uninstall Windows 10’s Built-in Apps (and How to Reinstall Them)
    • holdum333
    • Thread
    • app application issues built-in community guide how to htg reinstall software management tech support troubleshooting uninstall user help windows 10 windows forum
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. H

    Windows 8 How to Check if Your Laptop Has a Built-in Accelerometer

    This may be a little off topic, but does anyone know how to tell if a laptop has a built in accelerometer? Thanks, Jim
  4. wobbey363

    Windows 8 Built-in mic quality help?

    So for the past couple days I've been trying to record a video but after just a few seconds of recording the sound quality drops. Making it sound all muddy and unlistenable. Are there any solutions to fix this?
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    Windows 7 Plug in (only) headset = disables built-in Notebook microphone?

    As you know many (new) notebook have built- in speakers and a built-in microphone. In addition they offer plugins für a separate headset (with microphone as well). Now assume the user plugs in only one cable (=the one for listening) of the headset into the notebook but leave the other cable...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • audio built-in devices hardware headset microphone notebook peripheral settings troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  6. holidayhawk

    Windows 8 Built in webcam problems

    I'm having problems with my built in webcam. I'm using an Valkyrie CZ-15 from ibuypower. The webcam worked when I first got the laptop, but after not using it for a while it no longer works. I tried to disable and reenable it from device manager, but I couldn't find it in device manager. Does...
    • holidayhawk
    • Thread
    • built-in device manager fix hardware ibuypower laptop problem valkyrie webcam
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  7. Commander_Cool

    Windows 7 How activate webcam Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook A530?

    I recently aquired this notebook 2:nd hand - no manual, natch - and wonder how to activate the built-in webcam. I have googled the phrase in the subject expecting a straightforward answer to a straightforward question but get zilch, nada or else pages that promise to give the answer if I just...
  8. S

    Windows 7 motioneye for sony. can't get my built in webcam to wokr

    Okay so I have Sony Vaio VGN-CR11Z. When I got it I had Vista home Premium but my brother currently installed Windows 7 on it, after this my MotionEye built in webcam do not work. I search around for a very long time for a download or something to fix this problem but i've found nothing. And...
    • sillybam
    • Thread
    • built-in camera compatibility drivers hardware installation issues motioneye software sony support technical troubleshooting update vaio webcam windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  9. O

    Windows 7 Cannot find driver for my Asus built in webcam

    I cannot seem to find a driver for my built-in webcam. I tried searching the manufacturer's site but all they have is the webcam utility, not the real driver. My notebook is an Asus G53SX. Hardware Ids USB\VID_1BCF&PID_2885&REV_0429&MI_00 help anyone? thanks in advance
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    Windows 7 Sound card driver problem

    I have a motherboard with built in sound. The board is P4M900-M4 Ver. 6.2 and from what can tell it has ALC861hd or something close to that. I am trying to install the proper drivers for the sound. This normally would not be a problem not having the drivers. Windows 7 runs the sound just...
    • LOTN
    • Thread
    • alc861 audio biostar built-in computer control panel drivers event log hardware insomnia installation line in motherboard output sound subwoofer troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Ethernet Controller not installed.

    Hi, I just installed Windows 7 in my PC. My old OS is XP. After I installed it, I can't connect to the internet because it says that no drivers are installed. Sorry but I don't know anything about the mb and etc. but my network adapter is built-in. So now I can't update other drivers...
  12. J

    Windows 8 Camera App [save video]

    I created a video with the built in Camera App, but how do I save this video?
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    Windows 7 pls help me

    pls help me on how to capture photo using my toshiba c640 laptop with built in camera... thanks in advance.....
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    Windows 7 Unable To Connect It Was Working Fine

    Hello, i have a HP entertainment laptop and have a built in wireless card. i have had this computer for a year now and have always been able to connect to the internet. I tried to create a Ad Hoc network, and i saved it and i decided i didnt want it so i deleted the network name off, and now i...
    • EmaanPrince
    • Thread
    • ad hoc built-in connection internet laptop network router troubleshooting wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  15. J

    Windows 7 Cant find Mic

    I have a toshiba Qosmio > installed windows 7 ultimate and everything has been going great untill I tried using skype again and now it cant find my mic. I went through my system and I cant find my mic... How do I get my system to find my Built-In microphone again?
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    Windows 7 Microphone Not Working

    I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit on an Acer Extensa 4620Z the built in Camera is working but the built-in microphone is not... I did a diagnostics on the drives and there aren't any missing drives that Win7 can see... Any help?
    • infiniD
    • Thread
    • acer audio built-in camera diagnostics extensa hardware microphone troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  17. KineticShampoo

    Windows 7 Need help making my microphone work. Please!

    Hi guys, very lovely forums you have here. I'm having trouble with my Compaq Presario CQ50-215nr laptop. It has a built in mic and it's working at all. Any help? Here's the information I guess you'll need: OS: Windows 7 (7100 version) Hardware: Microphone is built in. I know for a fact my...
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    Windows 7 My laptop's built-in microphone is not working! Help :D?

    I recently wiped my laptop clean and reinstalled with windows 7 and the driver for my built-in microphone is not showing up and I can not use my microphone in any program. I've tried updating everything. Help :D?
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    Windows 7 My laptop is not identifying built in microphone!

    I recently wiped my computer and installed windows 7 as the soul operating system and my built in microphone is not even showing up in my Device Manager. I've looked around and can't find anywhere to get the drivers for it. Any suggestions?
    • Teh Cakinator
    • Thread
    • audio issues built-in device manager drivers hardware installation laptop microphone troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support