Windows: Webcams offer a window into your home, and they’ve been known to targets for malware.
If you have a built-in camera, here’s how to disable it and protect yourself.
Malware can take over webcams, so there is potential for your camera tospy on you.
Sticky residue is left behind, and there is a risk that your improved privacy shield could fall off.
gHacks explains the whole process:
1.
Tap on the Windows-key to initiate the start menu or start screen (Windows 8).
- jot down gear Manager and go for the first result from the list.
If everything worked out fine, the Windows machine Manager should open.
If not, try the following approach instead: Use Windows-R to launch the runbox on the system.
jot down devmgmt.msc and hit enter.
Locate Imaging Devices and there Integrated Camera.
Right-punch Integrated Camera and select disable from the context menu.
Confirm the prompt that appears
8.
The camera has been disabled and cannot be used anymore unless it is enabled first.
To enable it again, repeat the process but select enable from the right-click context menu to do so.
The technique is the same for webcams built into laptops and desktop monitors.
How to shut down the webcam on a Windows PC| Ghacks
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