How can I find out the application which use my webcam


  1. JerryRr
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 ver. 6.1.7601 ServicePack1 Build 7601
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    How can I find out the application which use my webcam


    Hi,
    I can not use my webcam with Skype because it comes a message that says "Your webcam may be used by another application. Close the application to start video streaming." How can I find out THIS application? Please help me because it lasts since 1 year ago. I have tried to apply the solution indicated in this forum but those did not help.

    Thank you for help.

    Regards,
    //Jerry
    jjr@onet.eu
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  3. AddRAM
    Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Did you install any software with your camera ?

    Does it have it`s own program ?
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  4. ComputerGeek
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    Desk 1: Win 7 Pro x32; Desk 2: Windows 10 x64
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    You can use Process Explorer. See How To Find What Program Is Using Your Webcam
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  6. Callender
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    You can run an application to find out the name of any process that uses your webcam.

    Here's a link to download "Who Stalks My Cam"

    https://phrozensoft.com/2015/11/who-stalks-my-cam-8

    The download is a zipped file that contains both the installer along with the portable version.

    On another note it's possible to quickly enable or disable a webcam driver using this:

    WebCam On-off

    If your security doesn't like the above link here's an alternate download link:

    Webcam On-Off Download

    EDIT:

    File safety check for the suggested downloads.

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