To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, then select All apps, and then select Camera in the list of apps. If you have multiple cameras, you can switch between them by selecting Change Camera at the top right once the Camera app is opened.

Open Camera

Looking for other camera info?

Having trouble using your camera? See Camera doesn't work in Windows.

Need to allow or block an app from using your camera? See Turn on app permissions for your camera in Windows.

To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, and then select Camera in the list of apps. If you have multiple cameras, you can switch between them by selecting Change Camera at the top right once the Camera app is opened.

Open Camera

Looking for other camera info?

Having trouble using your camera? See Camera doesn't work in Windows.

Need to allow or block an app from using your camera? See Turn on app permissions for your camera in Windows.

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