Windows 10: webcam privacy on but alerts from norton that it has to block webcam access

i wrote msg and it disappared. i described the problem above.


this only happened after chrome updated but google wants access to webcame andd then device census something or other. Is this a virus


internet sadi to turn off webcam accessing apps but my webcam is turned off for everything alrady. MS said to go to privacy and secruity settings. didn't help

:)

 

Webcam Problems?


Step One - go back to your computer mfgr's support site, register, and download the latest drivers and chipset software. When I visited Dell I found 9 as of yet uninstalled updates for my two yr old laptop!

Visit Adobe and check which version of Flash Player you're running, and D/L the latest version.

You should be good to go. Your webcam's controlled by your web browser but also authorized and either blocked or allowed by the identity software of sites you visit. Here's Coursera's instructions for fixing identity verification problems:

If you're having trouble with your webcam:

1. Check that your webcam is enabled and connected to your computer. Try a third-party tool like testwebcam.com -&nbsptestwebcam Resources and Information..
2. Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
3. Check that you have the latest version of your browser or try using a different browser.
4. If you’re using an external webcam, verify that you've installed your webcam's most recent driver software from the manufacturer.
5. Try refreshing the page.
6. Try switching to HTML5 webcam access by clicking the Switch to HTML5 link in the lower right hand corner of the webcam window.

If you see a dialogue box entitled Adobe Flash Player Settings:

1. Click Close
2. Click Allow

If the webcam area is blank:

1. Right click on webcam area
2. Select Settings
3. In the Settings menu, click the webcam icon and change the camera option to match the webcam you are using

Note to Google Chrome users: If the webcam area on the page is blank, and you can't access the Flash settings menu, click the small camera icon to the right of your browser bar and select "Always allow Coursera - Free Online Courses From Top Universities to access your camera and microphone."
To allow Flash access manually (in Google Chrome):

1. Type chrome://plugins into your browser bar
2. Find the Adobe Flash Player plugin
3. Check Always allowed
4. Quit Chrome and restart

 

Device Census is using my webcam even if blocked!

block webcam access through proper norton setings

 

Webcam access blocked

I'm on an international training and really need full use of my webcam but something is suddenly blocking it and I can't find out what or why. I still have use of audio and my camera lights up to show that it is working but my Internet Security flags up
the message "webcam access blocked" and I'm not being seen. I've looked into my Internet Security and checked all the relevant boxes that give permission but it hasn't solved anything. I'm not a geek. I would just like to have my camera functioning properly
again. Any suggestion as to how I might be able to do that will be much appreciated.

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