If still missing, perform a System Restore to a date when the camera worked.
Cause: Mismatched resolution or pixel format. Fix: In camera app, force MJPEG instead of YUY2 (use tools like GraphEdit or OBS → Properties → Video Format).
Generic USB video devices often rely on class drivers (UVC – USB Video Class). However, many low-cost inspection cameras, endoscopes, and microscope cameras—marketed under names like “XHC,” “XH Cam,” or “XingHongCheng”—use proprietary protocols. The XHC camera driver bridges these proprietary commands to Windows 10’s DirectShow and Media Foundation frameworks. xhc camera driver windows 10
Without the correct driver, Windows 10 may recognize the hardware as an “Unknown USB device” or “Camera” but fail to stream video.
Yes, for most users.
Plug in your USB camera → Windows 10 detects it → installs USB Video Device or XHC Camera driver.
You can verify in Device Manager under “Cameras” or “Imaging devices”. Update/reinstall drivers:
If not installed automatically:
XHC (often seen as XHC USB Camera or XHC Webcam) is a generic driver used for many unbranded or low-cost USB cameras, endoscopes, microscope cameras, and some laptop-integrated webcams. It’s not a mainstream driver like Realtek or Intel – rather, it’s a standard USB Video Class (UVC) driver that Windows 10 usually installs automatically. Install/update xHCI (USB) controller driver:
Most XHC drivers are Kernel Streaming (KS) filters or AVStream minidrivers, relying on ks.sys and usbvideo.sys as parent drivers.