Windows 10: Can't Hide "Microphone/Camera" Bar

Discus and support Can't Hide "Microphone/Camera" Bar in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I can't find anything about this, and it's driving me nuts!This bar appeared in the top-right side of my screen a few days ago and I can't move it or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dr.DennisNeder, Dec 22, 2021.

  1. DR.DENNISNEDER
    Dr.DennisNeder Win User

    Can't Hide "Microphone/Camera" Bar


    I can't find anything about this, and it's driving me nuts!This bar appeared in the top-right side of my screen a few days ago and I can't move it or get rid of it:It sits on top of all other windows. Does anyone know how to kill it off?

    :)
     
    Dr.DennisNeder, Dec 22, 2021
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  2. ROSE TER
    Rose Ter Win User

    Camera and Microphone Privacy

    Hi Moustafa,

    This issue occurs due to permission issue, driver issue, license for an app is out of sync with the license installed on the computer or if the app is not updated. To give permission to Camera and Microphone app, you may follow
    these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Privacy.
    • Look for Camera, make sure that “Let apps use my camera” is turned On. You may choose the apps that can use your camera as well.
    • Go back to Privacy and select Microphone, make sure that “Let apps use my microphone” is turned On. You may choose the apps that can use your microphone as well.

    If the issue persists, we would suggest that you check out this
    link    . This will provide you troubleshooting steps regarding Camera and Microphone issues.

    Feel free to contact us if you have further inquiries.
     
    Rose Ter, Dec 22, 2021
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  3. GINA_ON_THE_THREAD
    Gina_on_the_thread Win User
    camera not working

    If you have the camera connected to the computer, I would suggest that you disconnect the camera and then try to open the Camera app.



    If the camera app opens, follow the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + C” from your keyboard to open “Charms bar”.
    • Select “Settings” option.
    • Select “Permissions” option.
    • Turn on “Allow this app to access your: Webcam and Microphone” option.
    • Lose the app by pressing “Alt key + F4” from your keyboard.
    • Reopen the Camera app.
    • Connect your camera and then check how this app works.
    Goodluck!
     
    Gina_on_the_thread, Dec 22, 2021
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  4. ELPENORG
    ElpenorG Win User

    Can't Hide "Microphone/Camera" Bar

    Camera and microphone

    I tried to use the camera to make a video - on Lenovo Ideapad 330S OS 10 - but the "microphone muted" message prevented the video to record.

    I did the settings/privacy/microphone suggestion to no avail. I tried to get Cortana to turn on the mic but she cannot hear me. I did the steps to turn her on but she still can't hear me. Suggestions? thanks
     
    ElpenorG, Dec 22, 2021
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