This will prevent it from functioning until you re-enable it.
It’s also possible to disable the webcam device in the Windows Device Manager. If you’ve previously disabled your webcam in the BIOS or UEFI firmware, you’ll need to re-enable it from there. This option is found more often on business laptops since it gives businesses a way to disable webcam access securely. Aside from simply unplugging it, you can disable the webcam in the BIOS or UEFI firmware settings screen on some laptops. We’ve covered some other ways to disable your webcam in the past. Your camera should now work normally.Ensure Your Webcam Isn’t Disabled In Other Ways Right-click the camera – if you see the “Enable device” option, click it. Look under the “Cameras” or “Imaging devices” category and make sure your webcam is listed.
Search for “devmgmt.msc” in the Start menu and press enter. If you’re still having problems, consult Device Manager. Make sure the toggle button next to the app’s name is in the “On” position, if the app’s displayed in the “Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your camera” list. Finally, at the bottom of the page, turn on the “Allow desktop apps to access your camera” toggle button to make sure that “traditional” programs (outside the Windows Store) are able to use the camera.Īnother thing to check is that the specific app you’re using has permission to use the camera.
You should also check the “Allow apps to access your camera” toggle button – make sure that’s turned on too. Make sure that you see “Camera access for this device is on” displayed under the “Allow access to the camera on this device” heading. Open the Settings app, click the Privacy category and swich to the “Camera” page from the menu on the left. Next, make sure Windows apps are allowed to use your camera.
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