How to Stop Apps From Accessing Camera in Windows 10 [Tutorial]

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Nowadays, almost every modern device is equipped with a camera. Laptops and tablets come with webcams, and 2-in-1s like Surface come with dual cameras. Windows 10 comes with a Camera app for all the essential features related to capturing videos or images. Skype calls, various online services, Win32 applications and universal applications can access your camera. From a privacy perspective, it's a good idea to control which installed apps have access to the camera and revoke permissions if that app doesn't really need access to the camera for its primary function. Here's how it can be done.

In Windows 10, having a camera on your device or system allows you to make Skype video calls, take photos, and more. Many apps and services request and use the camera, and Windows Settings lets you control which apps can use your camera.

Some people worry about unknown apps, organizations, or malware using their camera. Every time your camera is used, you need to be in control. That's why you're always informed when your camera is on.

Webcams have become essential these days. Having a camera in your system allows you to make Skype video calls, take photos, etc. But with a number of modern applications installed in the system, the user must control which applications are allowed to access the camera.

If your device or camera has a camera light, it will turn on when the camera is in use.
If your system does not have a camera light, you will receive a notification letting you know when the camera turns on or off.

This tutorial will apply to computers, laptops, desktops and tablets running Windows 10 (Home, Pro, Business, Education) operating system from all supported hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo and Samsung. .

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