Windows 10: Why would Chrome use my webcam?

Discus and support Why would Chrome use my webcam? in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; The title of this post says it all. I use Kaspersky and I just received a notice for Kaspersky that Chrome is using my webcam. I'm not aware of any... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by Nisko, Oct 13, 2017.

  1. NISKO
    Nisko Win User

    Why would Chrome use my webcam?


    The title of this post says it all. I use Kaspersky and I just received a notice for Kaspersky that Chrome is using my webcam. I'm not aware of any reason for this. Could someone please tell me the possibilities? Thank you.......

    :)
     
    Nisko, Oct 13, 2017
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Windows 10 uses more RAM than Windows 7

    There is problem: Chrome, its an absolute memory and battery hog.

    I would stop using it immediately.

    Why Chrome Uses So Much Freaking RAM - Lifehacker

    Do web searches about it.
     
    Andre Da Costa, Oct 13, 2017
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  3. CALEBDENG
    CalebDeng Win User
    Windows 10 open up Google Chrome with Windows Help Page when startup (2)

    No, chrome wasn't opened when I shut down my computer. Also, if it does, why the Windows Help Page would show in chrome?
     
    CalebDeng, Oct 13, 2017
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  4. PLANKTON
    Plankton Win User

    Why would Chrome use my webcam?

    Chrome can be very intrusive at it's default settings. So go to your settings, advanced settings, then content settings and scroll to camera. Make sure it's set to ask before accessing is turned on (blue) and that no sites are added.
     
    Plankton, Oct 13, 2017
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  5. LX07
    lx07 Win User
    Skype for Web would use it - it isn't always nefarious...
     
    lx07, Oct 13, 2017
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  6. NISKO
    Nisko Win User
    Thank you. I found that an online mic/cam site had permission to be used (it's a site I use often). However, I wasn't using it so the warming shouldn't have been on. Also, the cam's on light wasn't on. Strange. Anyway, I disallowed that site. Thanks again!
     
    Nisko, Oct 14, 2017
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  7. NISKO
    Nisko Win User
    Thanks. I don't use the browser for Skype. I use Skype directly.
     
    Nisko, Apr 5, 2018
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