How to change settings of application access to the webcam or microphone

To change settings of application access to the webcam or microphone:

1. Open the main application window.
2. Click in the lower part of the main window.

   This opens the Settings window.

3. In the Privacy settings section, select the Webcam and Mic Control component.
4. Under Webcam settings, select one of the following actions:
   • Block all apps from accessing your webcam. Webcam access is blocked for all applications installed on your computer.
   • Notify if an app is using the webcam. Applications that have access by default will be allowed access to the webcam. A notification will be displayed, informing the user that a specific application is using the webcam.

     This setting is not available if the Block all apps from accessing your webcam action is selected.

5. Under Mic settings, select one of the following actions:
   • Block all apps from accessing your mic. Mic access is blocked for all applications installed on your computer.
   • Notify if an app is using the mic. Applications that have access by default will be allowed access to the microphone. A notification will be displayed, informing the user that a specific application is using the microphone.

     This setting is not available if the Block all apps from accessing your mic action is selected.

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