Windows 10: How to disable my build in cam and use my usb cam on skype?

how to disable my build in cam and use my usb cam on skype?


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* Original title: cam

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Web cam on Skype

Hi Martha,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Have you updated the drivers for the web cam?

Does this issue occur only on Skype?

I suggest you to install the attest drivers from the manufacturer website and check if it helps.

To install the driver updates follow the below steps.

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  Open run command window( Windows key + R) and type devmgmt.msc
  
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  Right click on driver and select update driver software.
  
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  If the driver updates are not available install it from manufacture website.
  

Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thanks.

 

Web cams coming on by themselves


Quite a long time ago I saw mention in here of web cams 'watching you'. A few days ago, I noticed the web cam light was on. So I switched the cam off and thought no more of it. 2 days ago, the same. So this time I checked it out and found several apps had 'permission' to use the web cam including Microsoft Edge, 5-6 others, and Skype. Well, Skype yes, thats my authorisation as I speak to my grand kids regularly. But Edge? Anyway, I disabled all but Skype.

 

add a cam

Press Windows key + X

Click Device Manager

Scroll down to Imaging devices

Right click your built in web cam listed in the device tree then click Disable

Attach the USB web cam the configure it with the appropriate applications.