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Apr 7, 2022 10:52 PM UTC
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Locked screen

I am both a leader and a participant in zoom meetings.  I am using a laptop computer for zooming.  In either roll my screen shows only a gray background with a little locked symbol.  I've tried to follow all of the suggested solutions with no luck.  I am able to participate with audio, but no video.  Please!  Can someone tell me what to do to unlock my video?  Thank you so much!!  🙂

    louiseVAnswer
    Newcomer
    Jun 1, 2022 4:52 AM UTC

    i figured out how to fix this.....I pressed  the F8 button on my  keyboard!! 😂 cant believe that was what was wrong with it, after hours of agony.  i pressed one button and it was sorted!

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    Newcomer
    Jun 1, 2022 4:22 AM UTC

    Hi Ann - i am getting the same problem.  did you manage to resolve this?

     

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    Newcomer
    Jun 1, 2022 4:23 AM UTC

    Hi  I am using a laptop computer for zooming. 

     

    My  screen shows only a gray background with a little locked symbol.  I've tried to follow all of the suggested solutions with no luck.  I am able to participate with audio, but no video.  would really appreciate if  someone tell me what to do to unlock my video?  

     

    look forward to hearing from someone 🙂 

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    louiseVAnswer
    Newcomer
    Jun 1, 2022 4:52 AM UTC

    i figured out how to fix this.....I pressed  the F8 button on my  keyboard!! 😂 cant believe that was what was wrong with it, after hours of agony.  i pressed one button and it was sorted!

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    Newcomer
    Aug 8, 2022 4:02 PM UTC

    This fixed mine!!! Thank you so much. After all the trouble shooting and settings toggling, THIS fixed my issues! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

     

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    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2022 1:36 PM UTC

    Hitting the F8 button did NOT resolve my issue. Any other suggestions? I would greatly appreciate it!

     

    Thank you,

    Coleen

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    Newcomer
    Nov 22, 2022 2:22 AM UTC

    see if your computer has an update that needs to be installed that is causing your camera to no longer operate correctly. 

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    Newcomer
    Mar 21, 2023 11:03 PM UTC

    I had the same issue.  The F8 key fixed it.  

     

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    Newcomer
    Jun 21, 2024 11:50 AM UTC

    Same problem!!! It seems to have started with the latest update. Coincidence or not, I don’t know!?!? All of my monthly meetings for the rest of the year have disappeared as well! Fingers crossed that the F8 button solves that, too, all of it!  

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    Newcomer
    Aug 15, 2024 5:34 PM UTC

    I wish I would have seen this an hour ago for my meeting. Thank you, now I know for my next meeting LOL!

     

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