Windows 10: privacy - Is windows spying on me, is a hacker spying on me?

Discus and support privacy - Is windows spying on me, is a hacker spying on me? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Whenever I connect to wifi, I hear some static or white noise in the background that persists at random times, turning off and on. I hear it on my... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Name: Sza6, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. privacy - Is windows spying on me, is a hacker spying on me?


    Whenever I connect to wifi, I hear some static or white noise in the background that persists at random times, turning off and on. I hear it on my headphones. When I disconnect from wifi, the sound desists completely.

    Is windows spying on me, is a hacker spying on me? Why do I hear this static noise? Please respond, you might save a life.

    :)
     
    Name: Sza6, Jul 2, 2020
    #1
  2. torre Win User
    torre, Jul 2, 2020
    #2
  3. 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, Jul 2, 2020
    #3
  4. privacy - Is windows spying on me, is a hacker spying on me?

    [BUG REPORT] Multiple entries in privacy settings for same mobile device

    Hello,

    Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

    As per the description, I understand that you are experiencing issue with multiple entries in privacy settings for same mobile device in Windows 10.

    I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

    I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

    Step 1:

    I would suggest you to restart the phone and check if that helps.

    If that doesn’t work, follow step 2

    Step 2:

    I would suggest you to soft reset the phone and check if that helps. Please follow the steps given below.


    • Press and hold the power button and
      volume down button simultaneously for about 10 seconds

    • The phone should vibrate and reboot
    If that doesn’t work, follow step 3

    Step 3:

    I would suggest you to hard reset the phone and check if that helps. Please follow the steps given below.


    • At the beginning power off device.

    • Then press Power key once.

    • After that press and hold
      Volume Down
      key.

    • After exclamation point appears on the screen release all keys.

    • Press the following options in exact chronological order:
      Volume Up, Volume Down, Power,
      and Volume Down.

    • Done
    There is an alternative method to perform hard reset. Please follow the steps given below and check if that helps.


    • Turn on Microsoft Lumia.

    • Go to Windows Phone Settings.

    • Tap About.

    • Confirm the operations by selecting Reset Your Phone.
    Note: All the user data will be lost.

    For more information:

    I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by
    “Andre Da Costa” replied on January 22, 2015 in the following Microsoft Community link.

    Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10

    Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10

    I hope this information is helpful.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Jayant Gupta, Jul 2, 2020
    #4
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