Windows 10: Web cams coming on by themselves

Discus and support Web cams coming on by themselves in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; 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... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by elbmek, Nov 13, 2016.

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  1. ELBMEK
    elbmek Win User

    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.

    :)
     
    elbmek, Nov 13, 2016
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  2. RAYBROCKLEHURST
    RayBrocklehurst Win User

    (Windows 10) MSI GE72 Apache-Webcam not recognized on Skype or other programs. The webcam does not even show in the device manager.

    Thank you that button to me don't look like a web cam i would never of known without coming here.
     
    RayBrocklehurst, Nov 13, 2016
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  3. BLUENOSE_TED
    Bluenose_ted Win User
    Web cam not working with hub

    Hello

    I have a new Web cam which Windows is not recognising. It comes without a disk.

    The Web cam is attached to a USB hub that looks like this:


    Web cams coming on by themselves [​IMG]


    On my USB hub, on the left under 'Power' there is a green light on, but no green lights on under 'Power' on the top right. Under 'Overcurrent' (not sure what that is), there is a single red light on.

    Is that why the Web cam is not working or being recognised, please?

    Thanks
     
    Bluenose_ted, Nov 13, 2016
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  4. WINUSER
    Winuser Win User

    Web cams coming on by themselves

    On my desktop I only connect my camera when I need it.
     
    Winuser, Nov 13, 2016
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  5. ELBMEK
    elbmek Win User
    wise man
     
    elbmek, Nov 14, 2016
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  6. BERTON
    Berton Win User
    A small piece of masking tape or one of those "dot" band-aids will block the lens, especially on Notebooks. I also keep the webcam unplugged from my Desktops until needed.
     
    Berton, Nov 14, 2016
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  7. ELBMEK
    elbmek Win User
    the one in question is sitting on top of my monitor and is is use fairly regularly with skype. So, for now, I'll keep an eye on it!
     
    elbmek, Nov 14, 2016
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  8. ANOTHEROLDGIT
    Anotheroldgit Win User

    Web cams coming on by themselves

    Just cover it over or point it towards the ceiling. I have a small plastic clip over the inbuilt laptop camera, and the separate web cam is either unplugged or pointing towards the wall here
     
    Anotheroldgit, Nov 14, 2016
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  9. ELBMEK
    elbmek Win User
    its not come on since I disabled all but Skype
     
    elbmek, Nov 16, 2016
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  10. BRANDONR188
    BrandonR188 Win User
    in Skype, go to options/Video settings and change "Automatically receive video and share screens with" to no one.. this will make it ask you before your cam will turn on or share screens.. this solved this exact issue i had awhile back.. other than that.. i would check to see if your microphone default is set to the webcam.. that will turn it on as well.
     
    BrandonR188, Nov 16, 2016
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  11. ELBMEK
    elbmek Win User
    Thanks Bran, will check now

    edit: and done
     
    elbmek, Nov 16, 2016
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  12. BRANDONR188
    BrandonR188 Win User
    did it not work? also what webcam do you have?
     
    BrandonR188, Nov 16, 2016
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  13. ELBMEK
    elbmek Win User

    Web cams coming on by themselves

    yes mate, it worked. I have a logitechHD720
     
    elbmek, Nov 16, 2016
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  14. BRANDONR188
    BrandonR188 Win User
    glad i could help. figured that was the solution. *Smile
     
    BrandonR188, Nov 17, 2016
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  15. ELBMEK
    elbmek Win User
    Update: since I amended setting (which I never set in the first place) the cam has not come back on (by itself). Thanks to the help - it is greatly appreciated.
     
    elbmek, Nov 21, 2016
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