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[Win 7] How To Disable Your Webcam To Ratters - 420 Blaze It - Apr 9, 2013
This is for Win7. Search on the internet on how to disable your webcam on other Operating Systems or Version of Windows.
Simple step, just disable your webcam.
Step 1. Go to "Manage your computer".
![[Image: ha6oYWa.png]](https://i.imgur.com/ha6oYWa.png)
Step 2. Go to "Device Manager" and then "Imaging Devices".
![[Image: m4Loo0V.png]](https://i.imgur.com/m4Loo0V.png)
Step 3. Right click on any webcam related devices and click disable.
![[Image: 1p6UwFB.png]](https://i.imgur.com/1p6UwFB.png)
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* - Pillows - Apr 9, 2013
Well thats a nuisance for people that regularly use their webcams for Skype and OOVOO. Or even a better solution. Duct tape.
* - Paradoxum - Apr 9, 2013
(Apr 9, 2013 12:40 AM)Pillows Wrote: Well thats a nuisance for people that regularly use their webcams for Skype and OOVOO. Or even a better solution. Duct tape.
I am serious when I say you can opt to use an adhesive bandage instead to not damage the device.
* - Hikki - Apr 9, 2013
That's exactly what I do now. I only enable it when I have to chat on skype.
* - clark.dll - Apr 9, 2013
I was under the impression that if the light beside your webcam was not on, your cam was not in use.
* - Benjamin Franklin - Apr 9, 2013
(Apr 9, 2013 12:40 AM)Pillows Wrote: Well thats a nuisance for people that regularly use their webcams for Skype and OOVOO. Or even a better solution. Duct tape.
I would not recommend Duct Tape, but I do recommend electric tape. I put it on my laptop webcam (When I get on it) and no residue is left on it.
* - archangel.dmitry - Apr 9, 2013
(Apr 9, 2013 01:04 AM)Station Wrote: I was under the impression that if the light beside your webcam was not on, your cam was not in use.
On certain webcams light can be disabled, while the camera will stay on.
* - kaya.md - Apr 9, 2013
it is a scary thought that we need to 'bandage' our webcams.
* - Uncommon - Apr 9, 2013
I've stuck a piece of electrical tape there, surefire solution.
* - Terry A. Davis - Apr 10, 2013
I just do what Para said, it is simple and easy. Then again I never really use my webcam.
* - tired- - Apr 10, 2013
My dad's Asus laptop lets him just slide a cover over it. Beats duct tape and disabling the webcam.
These should be standard for all webcams, IMHO.
* - saskemailbox - Apr 10, 2013
(Apr 9, 2013 01:01 AM)Paradoxum Wrote: I am serious when I say you can opt to use an adhesive bandage instead to not damage the device.
Yes, that is the best one could do if they are a regular user of Skype. I too use it that way! 😁
* - Slut Muffin N - Apr 10, 2013
Or you could put tape on it which takes much less effort. Uhmm Brb