在这篇文章中，我们将了解如何使用设备管理器(Device Manager)禁用(disable your webcam)Windows 11/10/8/7中的网络摄像头或集成摄像头。如今，大多数笔记本电脑都配备了内置的集成网络摄像头，这在与朋友、同事或亲戚进行视频聊天时非常有用。但是有很多人从不使用网络摄像头。如果你让它保持原样就好了。
如今，使用远程访问技术 (RAT)，(Remote Access Technology (RAT), )黑客可以破坏您的系统并使用您自己的网络摄像头监视您、监控您的活动，甚至记录您的行为！因此，如果您是一个从不使用网络摄像头并且害怕被监视或监视的人，那么您可能需要考虑禁用它。当然，如果需要，您可以随时再次启用它。
阅读(Read)：我是否通过我的电脑被监视(Am I being watched through my computer)。
如何在Windows 11中启用或禁用相机(Windows 11)
Windows中的摄像头(Camera)功能使您能够使用Zoom、Teams等应用程序进行视频通话、参加在线会议或主持会议。根据您的偏好，您可以在Windows中启用或禁用相机，以允许或禁止此类服务访问它。
- 打开 Windows 11 设置。
- 转到蓝牙和设备。
- 选择右侧的相机页面。(Cameras)
- 在已连接(Connected)的相机部分下，选择相机。
- 点击启用或禁用按钮。
Windows 11中的设置已重新设计。它现在有一个专用的相机(Cameras)页面，您可以使用它来启用或禁用网络摄像头和网络摄像头。本指南将引导您快速完成整个过程。
使用Win+I键盘快捷键可立即打开“设置”(Settings)应用程序或同时按下Win+X以打开快速链接菜单并选择“设置”(Settings)条目。
然后，导航到蓝牙和设备(Bluetooth and Devices)。
切换到右侧的相机页面。(Cameras)在那里，在Connected Cameras部分下，选择要启用或禁用的相机。
点击启用(Enable )按钮以启用相机。
如何在Windows 11中启用已禁用的网络摄像头？
按照与上述相同的步骤进行操作，即导航到蓝牙(Bluetooth)和Devices > Cameras > Connected Cameras。然后，选择您要禁用的相机并点击禁用(Disable)按钮。
在 Windows 11/10 中禁用网络摄像头
Windows 11 和Windows 10也可以采用这种方法。
我们已经了解了如何关闭麦克风，现在让我们看看如何禁用Windows设备上的网络摄像头。
在Windows 11/10中，要禁用网络摄像头，请右键单击开始按钮以打开WinX 菜单(WinX Menu)。选择设备管理器(Device Manager)。
设备管理器(Device Manager)窗口打开后，展开成像设备。您将看到集成网络摄像头(Integrated webcam)。如果您的网络摄像头未集成，您可能会看到一些不同的条目。
右键单击它，然后从打开的上下文菜单中选择Disable。您可能会被要求确认。选择是(Yes)。
这将禁用您的网络摄像头。您可能需要重新启动Windows计算机。
要再次启用它，您必须选择Enable。
您还可以 使用组策略或注册表编辑器禁用相机(disable Camera using Group Policy or Registry Editor)。
关闭/打开网络摄像头
有一个名为WebCam On-Off的免费软件，只需单击一下即可关闭或打开您的网络摄像头。如果您愿意，可以为它创建一个热键快捷方式！
您可以在此处(here)(here.)下载此免费软件工具。
提示：如果(TIP)网络摄像头一直冻结或崩溃(Webcam keeps freezing or crashing)，请参阅此帖子 。
禁用网络摄像头的快捷键
如果您希望创建快捷方式来动态启用或禁用任何设备，您可以使用DevCon 实用程序(DevCon utility)。它是一个命令行工具，可替代设备管理器(Device Manager)，您可以使用它启用、禁用、重新启动、更新、删除和查询单个设备或设备组。
为什么我无法在Windows上访问我的相机？
默认情况下，某些专为Windows设计的应用程序无法访问相机。要启用此功能，您必须更改默认设置(change the default setting)。接下来，如果您发现此设备(Camera access for this device)条目的相机访问权限被禁用，请点击更改(Change )按钮并打开此设备的相机(Camera)访问权限。
相关阅读(Related read)：如何禁用、关闭或静音麦克风。
如果您担心Windows PC 被其他人监视，请查看Detekt ，这是一款适用于(Detekt)Windows的免费反监视间谍软件扫描程序。此外，找出哪个应用程序正在使用网络摄像头(which app is using the web camera)。Who Stalks My Cam软件将帮助您防止网络摄像头黑客攻击。
How to enable or disable Webcam in Windows laptop
In this post, we will see how to disable your webcam or the integrated camera in Windows 11/10/8/7 using the Device Manager. Most laptops today come with a built-in integrated web camera, which is useful when it comes to having video chats with friends, associates or relatives. But there are many who never use a webcam. It is fine if you let it be as it is.
These days, using Remote Access Technology (RAT), hackers can compromise your system and watch you, monitor your activities and even record your actions, using your own webcam! So, if you are one, who never uses the webcam and who fears being watched or monitored, using it, you may want to consider disabling it. You can of course always enable it again anytime in the future, should the need arise.
Read: Am I being watched through my computer.
How to enable or disable the camera in Windows 11
The Camera function in Windows enables you to make a video call, attend an online conference or address a meeting using the apps like Zoom, Teams, and more. Depending on your preferences, you can enable or disable Camera in Windows to allow or disallow such services to have access to it.
- Open Windows 11 Settings.
- Go to Bluetooth & devices.
- Choose the Cameras page on the right side.
- Under the Connected cameras section, select the camera.
- Hit the Enable or Disable button.
Settings in Windows 11 have been redesigned. It now has a dedicated Cameras page you can use to enable or disable webcams and network cameras. This guide will walk you through the process quickly.
Use the Win+I keyboard shortcut to instantly open the Settings app or hit the Win+X together to open the quick links menu and select the Settings entry.
Then, navigate to Bluetooth and Devices.
Switch to the Cameras page on the right. There, under the Connected Cameras section, choose the camera you want to be enabled or disabled.
Hit the Enable button to enable the Camera.
How do I enable my disabled webcam in Windows 11?
Follow the same steps as described above i.e, navigate to Bluetooth & Devices > Cameras > Connected Cameras. Then, choose the Camera you would like to disable and hit the Disable button.
Disable Webcam in Windows 11/10
Windows 11 and Windows 10 can also follow this method.
We have seen how you can turn off the Microphone, now let us see how to disable the webcam on your Windows device.
In Windows 11/10, to disable the webcam, right-click on the start button to open the WinX Menu. Select Device Manager.
Once your Device Manager window opens, expand Imaging devices. You will see Integrated webcam. If your web camera is not integrated, you may see some different entry.
Right-click on it and from the context menu which opens, select Disable. You may be asked for confirmation. Select Yes.
This will disable your webcam. You may need to restart your Windows computer.
To enable it again, you have to select Enable.
You can also disable Camera using Group Policy or Registry Editor.
Turn off/on Webcam
There is a freeware called WebCam On-Off to turn off or turn on your webcam with a click. Create a hotkey shortcut for it, if you wish!
You can download this freeware tool here.
TIP: See this post if Webcam keeps freezing or crashing.
Shortcut key to disable Webcam
If you wish to create a shortcut to enable or disable any device on the fly, you can use the DevCon utility. It is a command-line tool that acts as an alternative to Device Manager, using which, you can enable, disable, restart, update, remove, and query individual devices or groups of devices.
Why can’t I access my camera on Windows?
Some apps that are designed for Windows, don’t have access to the camera, by default. To enable so, you’ll have to change the default setting. Following it, if you find that the Camera access for this device entry is disabled, hit the Change button and turn on Camera access for this device.
Related read: How to disable, turn off, or mute the Microphone.
If you are worried about Windows PC being monitored by someone else, have a look at Detekt, a free anti-surveillance spyware scanner for Windows. Also, find out which app is using the web camera. Who Stalks My Cam software will help you prevent Webcam Hacking attacks.
