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How to Fix the Webcam Problem on Windows 10 After the 1803 Update

  190988 Tuesday, July 31, 2018


1. Introduction


2. Steps to follow


3. To read also

Introduction:


The latest Windows 10 Update released in April 2018 is a mine of surprising features. However, at the same time, it also contains several bugs and problems.
Among the problems discovered is that some users have difficulties with the Webcam that no longer works after the last update on Windows 10. 

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Microsoft has launched its second largest update recently and decided to give users a better control over the version 1803. However, some problems impede their proper functioning and the problem of the webcam is part of it. To protect your privacy, Microsoft prevents third-party applications from accessing your webcam. However, this restriction is not applicable to Microsoft Store applications.
In this article, we show you how to fix the Webcam problem that no longer works on Windows 10 after the last update on Windows 10 build 1803 using the Windows settings.

Steps to follow

Webcam does not work in Windows 10 after the last update on Windows 10 build 1803


This problem usually occurs when several programs try to access Webcam at the same time. Previously, only one program was allowed to do the same. The report says that webcams that encode MJPEG and H264 formats are more likely to face the problem.
Here are the steps to solve the problem:

1. Simultaneously press the Win + I keys to open the Windows settings, the built-in application.

2. Once it appears on the screen, click on the Privacy category.

to fix the Webcam problem on Windows 10 after the 1803 update

3. Now select Camera in the left column and move to the right.

4. Next Turn ON the flip-flop under to allow applications to access your camera.

to fix the Webcam problem on Windows 10 after the 1803 update

5. Further down, you will see an option to choose which apps can access your camera. Switch to On for those you want to give permission.

to fix the Webcam problem on Windows 10 after the 1803 update

6. Finally, Restart the applications. This time you will be able to use the webcam with your desired applications.

To cancel access, simply disable these applications in the same way.

That's all. You have made it!!


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