How to Prevent Apps From Accessing Camera on Windows 10 [Tutorial]
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Almost all modern devices come with a camera these days. Laptops and tablets come with webcams and 2-in-1s like Surface come with dual cameras. Windows 10 ships with a Camera app for all essential functionality related to capturing video or pictures. Skype calls, various online services, Win32 apps and Universal apps can access your camera. From a privacy point of view, it is a good idea to control which of your installed apps have access to the camera and revoke permissions if that app does not really need camera access for its core function. Here is how it can be done.
In Windows 10, having a camera as part of your device or system lets you make Skype video calls, take pictures, etc. Many apps and services request and use the camera, and Windows settings give you control over which apps can use your camera.
Some people worry about unknown apps, organizations, or malware using their camera. Whenever your camera is used, you should be in charge. That’s why you’re always told when your camera is turned on.
Webcams have become essential stuff these days. Having a camera as part of your system lets you make Skype video calls, take pictures, etc. But with a number of modern apps installed in the system, the user needs to be in control as to which apps are allowed to access the camera.
If your device or camera comes with a camera light, the light will turn on when the camera is in use.
If your system doesn’t have a camera light, you’ll get a notification to let you know when the camera turns on or off.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung).