Windows 11 comes with a bunch of alluring features which turns your Windows system looks pretty cool. One of the features is to disable and enable the integrated webcam feature through the Camera settings page, newly added in the Settings app. The discussed Cameras Settings page is located in the Bluetooth and devices section and includes all settings to manage devices.
In this article, we will teach you how to Disable and Enable Integrated webcams on your Windows 11. Without any delay, we can move to the detailed steps to disable the camera on Windows 11. Let’s have a look.
In this article, we mention two methods to enabling and disabling the webcam on Windows 11, you can look them in detail,
Methods to Disable Webcam on Windows 11:
Method 1: Disable the Camera via Settings app:
Do follow the below-given steps to disable the webcam using the Settings app;
- Firstly, launch the Settings app in Windows 11.
- Then select Bluetooth and device option from the left pane menu click on Cameras.
- Now select the camera under the Connected cameras option.
- There click on the Delete tab under your camera option.
- To verify your action, click on Yes and continue the process.
Method 2: Disable the Camera via Device Manager:
You can follow these below steps to disable the webcam;
- Firstly, click on the Start button and in the search box, type Device Manager and open the relevant search result.
- Then double-click over the Imaging devices option and select the camera you need to disable.
- Now right-click on the camera you have selected and click on Disable device option.
- And finally, click on Yes in the new Prompt to confirm the action.
Methods to Enable Webcam on Windows 11
Method 1: Enable the Camera via Settings app:
Using the below-given steps, you can enable the network camera or webcam;
- Firstly, launch the Settings app in your Windows 11.
- Then select Bluetooth and device option from the left pane menu click on Cameras.
- Now select the Disabled cameras section and at the right side of your camera, click on the Enable tab.
- Once done, now the camera will be available for any operation.
Method 2: Enable the Camera via Device Manager:
Another way to Enable the Camera in Windows 11 is through the Device Manager; you can follow the below steps,
- Firstly, click on the Start button and in the search box, type Device Manager and open the relevant search result.
- Then double-click over the Imaging devices option and select the camera you need to enable.
- Right-click on the camera you need to enable and from the drop-down menu, select Enable device option.
- Now click on Yes in the prompt to confirm the action.
Through all these ways, you can enable the webcam on Windows 11. All the methods mentioned above are easy to follow, and you can do it yourself without the help of any technical hands. However, if you have any queries or doubts after reading this article, then please leave a comment in the below-given comment box.