Windows 10: my web cam wont work because i cant turn it on in my privacy settings

i cant change my privacy settings to turn my webcam on

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How to turn on Web cam in Windows 10?

I did NOT find this helpful.. I have a Genius webcam and Logitech integral headphones/microphone which worked perfectly well under previous operating systems. Yet Windows 10 can not even suss where they are..

The above is already in place..

 

How to turn on Web cam in Windows 10?

Hi Sheila,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the web cam on your device. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Follow the below steps to turn on the web cam and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key, click on Settings from the left pane.
• Click on Privacy.
• Choose Camera, and turn off or on Let apps use my camera.

Hope it helps. Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.

 

web cam

Did you buy this Web Cam new and do you still have the box for it ???

• The Box packaging would usually have the Web Cams Manufacture and Identification on it as to what it is.
• Usually there would have been a small CD/DVD Disk with it in the box packaging containing the Drivers and Software for this particular Web Cam.

This Web Cam must have a Model Name and Number on it some where if its a external stand alone Web Cam.

Logitech have a tag on the end of the USB Cable as do many Microsoft.

The Tag has the Model and Serial Number on it but you may need a magnifying glass to read it.

Others may be on the body of the Web Cam itself.

If you find this then write it down.

Go to the Manufacturers Web Site Service and Support.

Manufacturers Service and Support usually have a field asking for the Model Name.

Enter the Model Name and search.

See what manufacturers Software and Drivers are available for it and your Operating System in downloads.

Download them and install them.

Also read the User Manual of what the Web Cams Setting do.

This is also usually supplied in the Manufactures Service and Support.

Otherwise as mentioned by Christopher Miller, you may need a small app.

• May be you already have one but turned the app off.
• If that`s the case start the app and see if it recognizes the Web Cam.