How to Control Which Apps Can Access Your Webcam in Windows 10

Many Windows 10 apps can access your webcam, which can cause privacy concerns. This wikiHow help you to control which apps can access your webcam in few steps.

Steps

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    1
    Open the Settings app. Press the Start
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    button and select the settings gear
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    from the lower-left corner.
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    Go to the Privacy category.
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    Select Camera from the left pane.
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    Choose apps that can use your camera under the "Choose apps that can use your camera" header. You can toggle them on or off using the switches.
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Things You'll Need

  • Device running Windows 10

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References

  1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468232/windows-10-camera-microphone-and-privacy

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Categories: Webcams | Windows 10
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