Windows 10: Windows 10 Update causing Webcam and Mic to switch on without authorisation

Hey there,I recently updated my Windows 10 on a Dell XPS15 and all of a sudden am coming across a webcam problem.Earlier today I noticed that my webcam light was coming on without me using it. It didn't take me long to realise it would always flick on when I was running a program that made some sort of sound, e.g. Chrome youtube, soundcloud, Premiere Pro 2021, Itunes, VLC, Spotify, etc...It would always switch on when the sound began, and would switch off around 10-20 seconds after.I blocked all webcam usage through the settings but it was still happening. I downloaded BitDefender Inter

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webcam and mic

Hi Roland,

Are you trying to use a specific application which accesses the webcame and mic?

Webcam

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402864...

To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, and then select Camera in the list of apps.

If you want to use the camera within other apps, select the Start button, select Settings > Privacy > Camera, and then turn on Let apps use my camera. 

From there, turn on each of the listed apps where you want to use the camera.

Mic

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402798...

Give these a look and let me know!

- C

 

webcam and mic problem

Hello,

It is possible that the drivers on your computer is outdated that causes problems to detect the devices. For us to efficiently assist you with your concern, we would like to ask a few questions:

• When did the issue start?
• Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue?
• What is the exact error message that you are getting?
• Have you tried updating your drivers?

For the meantime, we recommend that you follow the steps provided in the articles below on how to troubleshoot problems with your webcam:

• Windows can't find or start the camera
• Camera app and webcams help

We look forward to your response.

 

Mic/Webcam set up

Hi,
My wife is working from home, she's using her Win 10 Samsung laptop, but struggling for webcam & mic set up.

This is pictures of whats happening. first one is the error, 2nd is the options, then the next 2 are in the security when you click manage, just can't get them to work, say drivers are all up to date and both are enabled in device manger, she's got a mic/headset from her work and this works, but still no webcam.










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we were trying through facebook for setting up the webcam & mic, not sure if this was the right thing to do?