Windows 10: Can I disable my camera and then enable it later on?

Discus and support Can I disable my camera and then enable it later on? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I would like to disable my built-in web camera for the time being until I will actually need it later on. I came across this function and I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/mydarksecretsgohere, May 18, 2020.

  1. Can I disable my camera and then enable it later on?

    /u/mydarksecretsgohere, May 18, 2020
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  2. ram93 Win User

    laptop doesnt boot automatically

    This is what happened.

    1. Did a repair install and later disabled hibertnate in CMD.
    2. Enabled legacy option ROM in BIOS.
    3. After a few times startup ( i used the system in such mode for 5 days), changed boot option back to default.
    4. Vola!! It boots automatically to win10 without any keypress. Tested it with many starts to confirm the same.
    5. Re-enabled hibernate option using CMD and later selected Fast Startup.
    6. System booted normally, without the need for any keypress.

    I do not know exactly whether such steps resolved the problem or what else happened, hence cannot suggest above steps.

    Many thanks to all members who helped to troubleshoot problems.
     
    ram93, May 23, 2020
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  3. Enable built-in camera for Windows 10 HP 8470p

    Hi,

    We suggest you to run hardware and devices troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    Please follow these steps:

    • Type troubleshooting in the search box on taskbar and click on it in.
    • Click "View all" and then click "Hardware and Devices".
    • Click "Next" and follow on-screen instructions.

    For more information regarding camera, refer to the article below:

    Camera app and webcams help

    We also suggest to contact HP support for best help.

    Let us know how it goes. Thank you.
     
    Reymichael Ros, May 23, 2020
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  4. hellrazor Win User

    Can I disable my camera and then enable it later on?

    Easy enable/disable microphone?

    My bro just got a microphone and I was wondering if there's an easy way to enable or disable it. I know you can right click on the volume icon, click on select recording devices then select the microphone, then click properties, then click on levels, and mute it - but that's just way too many steps, I'm looking for a more obvious and much easier way to do it.
     
    hellrazor, May 23, 2020
    #4
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