Windows 10: My camera and microphone are in use by another program?

Discus and support My camera and microphone are in use by another program? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; The what? No they’re not! Tried using zoom today and got this message regardless of the browser. How do I discern what is using them? Please let me... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Johnnymi25, Apr 2, 2021.

  1. /U/JOHNNYMI25
    /u/Johnnymi25 Win User

    My camera and microphone are in use by another program?


    The what? No they’re not!

    Tried using zoom today and got this message regardless of the browser.

    How do I discern what is using them?

    Please let me know what additional information is required to help.

    Thanks gals ‘n’ guys

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    /u/Johnnymi25, Apr 2, 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, Apr 2, 2021
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  3. ELPENORG
    ElpenorG Win User
    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, Apr 2, 2021
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  4. IANREID6
    IanReid6 Win User

    My camera and microphone are in use by another program?

    camera and microphone

    camera and microphone not on device manager list
     
    IanReid6, Apr 2, 2021
    #4
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