Windows 10: White camera light always on???

I have a Windows 11 Home Laptop and the white camera light is always on. At least, I think its the camera light? I cant find out what all the lights are but it is white and next to the main center circle up the top of the screen. It is always white. I have disabled the apps but it is still always on. Has someone hacked my camera?

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Inspiron 3521 camera grainy and lighting is bad

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• 
  Are you able to use Camera app?
  
• 
  Have you installed all the pending updates?
  
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  Have you installed any third party application recently?
  

Step 1: I would suggest you to open Camera app and check if you are able to access the webcam or not.

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  Type camera app in search bar and you will be able to open camera app.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to install the latest available web-cam software from the manufacture web site and check if it helps.

Step 3: I suggest you to check for the latest updates.

• 
  Press Windows logo key +R, enter
  MS-settings: and then press OK. This opens Settings.
  
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  In Settings, go to Update & security >
  Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart your PC if required.
  

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

Windows camera, microphone, and privacy - Microsoft Support

How to use the Camera app - Microsoft Support



Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

Materials:

• Big cardboard box

• a razor

• white material 3 yards

• cone lights

• stapler

• medical tape

• pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box

• white paint any cheap finger paint would work

the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
I will post pictures and step by step as i do it

 

Light on Touchpad stays on

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to assist you with the issue you are facing, please reply to the following questions:

• When you say, “The white light on my touchpad” which light are you referring to?
  
• What is the exact model number of your computer?
  
• Are you aware of any changes made on the computer recently?
  

In the meantime, I suggest you to refer the steps in the article
How to turn the backlight on and off and check if the Illumination setting is available for Touchpad in the console.



Please get back to us with the details to assist you further.



Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator