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Webcam access requests

Anonymous
2018-10-10T16:31:02+00:00

I'm using Windows 10 and suddenly I'm getting a lot of requests to use my webcam.  Not sure why this is happening right now.  Do I have a virus?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-10-10T18:26:51+00:00

    Hi  LoriCaudill

    I am Wilfredo an Independent advisor And I'm here to help you!!

    How you doing today?

    This article can help you with the possible solution of your Issue

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17444/...

    I hope it helps you, have a nice day!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-10-10T17:17:28+00:00

    Sometimes upgrades reset your privacy settings.

    So when you are going to apps that use camera like Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and pretty much any other social media site it is asking if you want to use your camera.

    Try going to start - settings - privacy

    Set your settings in there and see if the messages stop.

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  3. Brink 16,570 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-10-10T16:48:21+00:00

    Hello Lori,

    If an app doesn't have access to your webcam, it will request access by default.

    You can check using the tutorial below to see which apps you currently have allowed or denied access to your camera, and make any needed or wanted changes.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/71414-allow-deny-os-apps-access-camera-windows-10-a.html

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