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Webcam Settings Keep Resetting: 5 Quick Ways to Fix It

The webcam settings may be saved permanently to prevent changes

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many readers encounter an issue with the webcam settings which keep resetting and reverting to the default settings, each time they restart their PC.

So, every time they try to use the camera, they need to set it up manually using the webcam Properties window, for example, if you are using OBS Studio.

While uninstalling and reinstalling the external webcam may help fix the issue sometimes, in most cases it does not.

But, if you want tochange the camera settings in Windows 11, you can refer to our post to fix the issue.

Why do my camera settings keep resetting?

Many readers complain that their camera settings change to the default settings every time you reboot your PC.

Some webcam models are designed to work with their own drivers and hence, using a 3rd party webcam with a standard UVC driver may lead to a glitch.

So, if your webcam settings keep resetting every time you reboot your PC, here we have some workarounds for you.

How do I change my webcam settings permanently?

1. Update drivers to generic drivers

Once done, exit Device Manager, restart your PC, and now check if the webcam settings still keep resetting.

In case you want a faster and safer option, you can always opt for a software that will perform these steps automatically. Outbyte Driver Updater scans your device drivers and immediately updates them with the latest version.

Outbyte Driver Updater

2. Install G HUB and configure its settings

This will help you to save your settings and will override your system’s default software for your web camera. So, when you restart your PC, the webcam settings won’t keep resetting.

3. Save the webcam settings

The next time you boot your PC and run OBS, you can simply run the script instead. This will open the OBS, with the saved webcam settings and won’t reset again.

4. Lock the webcam settings

Once you have locked the webcam settings, it should not keep testing back to the default settings on the next restart.

5. Reset webcam settings

Once the Camera is reset, restart your PC and check if the webcam settings have changed again or are still the same.

Where is the webcam setting on Windows 10 & 11?

You can follow the below instructions to open the Camera on your Windows 10 & 11 to access the camera settings:

To know more abouthow to access camera settings in Windows 10, you can refer to our comprehensive post on this topic.

Additionally, make sure that your webcams are plugged straight into the PC USB port, and not into the USB hubs as this may limit the bandwidth available.

You can also configure the settings in something like Logitech Capture and start this before you stream to reload the settings to fix the issue.

For more doubts and queries on the webcam settings, you can leave a message in the comments box below.

Webcam Settings Keep Resetting: 5 Quick Ways to Fix It#

Why do my camera settings keep resetting?#

How do I change my webcam settings permanently?#

1. Update drivers to generic drivers#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

2. Install G HUB and configure its settings#

3. Save the webcam settings#

4. Lock the webcam settings#

5. Reset webcam settings#

Where is the webcam setting on Windows 10 & 11?#