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Unable to use Webcam in Edge or Google Chrome

Anonymous
2020-06-22T18:37:32+00:00

Hey everyone!

I've ran into an issue that I was hoping someone could provide some insight on.

When attempting to use the webcam in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, I have been unable to do so. It has only been working in Firefox.

When verifying the Camera & Privacy settings, Firefox is the only allowed browser as well.

I was wondering if anyone would be able to let me know how it would be possible to add Chrome or Edge to this list? The camera is allowed in both browsers but Windows itself will not allow them to be accessed.

Thank you!

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-09-05T01:11:19+00:00

    I have the same issue, chrome and edge cannot access the camera despite all correct permissions.  Firefox accesses the camera, as well as other windows desktop applications.

    has anyone found a fix?

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-22T18:50:38+00:00

    Hi SteamShade, My name is Jeremy, a Windows Independent Advisor. I'll be happy to help you out today. Let’s see what I can do. :)

    Have you tried navigation the camera permission on edge, and let's see if it's turned on?

    1. Open Microsoft Edge.
    2. Navigate to the website you want to manage location settings.
    3. Click the Lock icon next to the website link in the address bar.
    4. Click the Site permissions option.
    5. Use the "Camera" or "Microphone" drop-down menu to allow or deny permission.

    Please let me know how this goes

    Kind regards,

    Jeremy

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-06-23T16:04:44+00:00

    Thanks Jeremy, to you as well!

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-06-23T15:59:02+00:00

    alright, SteamShade, I will open the question now and I hope this problem will be fixed soon. Please stay safe

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