How To Change Web Cam Settings in Windows 10

Description: How to change web cam settings in Windows 10

How-to Steps:

1. Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen and select Settings from the menu. 

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2. Select “Privacy” on the Settings menu. 

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3. Select “Camera” on the left pane. 

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4. Make sure Camera access for this device and Allow apps to access your camera are both enabled. 

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5. Scroll down and look under Choose which apps can access your camera to make sure the app you want to use is enabled. 

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6. Close the settings menu, then right-click the Start button again and select Device Manager from the menu. 

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7. Double click Cameras, then double click your device from the drop-down list to open its properties. 

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8. Look in the Device status box under the General tab to make sure the camera is enabled. If it isn't, exit the properties menu and right click the device, then select Enable Device. 

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