How to find out which app is using your webcam on Windows
My webcam is on, but nobody's home — how do I identify the app that's using it?
If you've already experienced the unease of seeing your webcam light come on when you aren't using it, you might be one of the countless people who covers the little camera with a piece of a sticky note or sticky tack. Some malicious programs that hijack your webcam can disable the LED that lets you know when it's turned on.
Less fear mongering and more solutions, you say? OK. First, if you see your webcam light is on and you don't know why, cover it up. Now that it's covered, let's take a look at how to find out which app is controlling your webcam and how to regain your privacy.
- How to download Process Explorer
- How to find your webcam's name
- How to see which app is using your webcam
- How to run a malware scan with Windows Defender
How to download Process Explorer
Microsoft has a neat little tool that is sort of like a task manager working on a deeper level. It allows you to search by device, to see which process is using it. Microsoft explains it well:
Process Explorer shows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded.
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