Webcam Not Working for Some Applications

Summary

Changing Privacy Settings for Camera in Windows 10

Body

Issue/Question

The webcam on my laptop is no longer working. It works when you hit camera but when you use Zoom, Google Meet, or the LockDown browser it does not work. 

Environment

  • Windows 10

Cause

Privacy Settings

Resolution

  1. Click 
  2. Type Camera Privacy Settings
  3. Click Camera Privacy Settings
  4. Ensure applications are allowed to access camera

Details

Details

Article ID: 6632
Created
Fri 8/27/21 4:29 PM
Modified
Mon 1/9/23 10:15 AM
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