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Windows 8 - app needs permission to use your camera.

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I've been trying to use the camera on my laptop, but it keeps saying "This app needs permission to use your camera. You can change this in the app;s setting" how do i do that?

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Hi AlexGarcia24,
 
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As per your issue you are getting error when you try to use the Camera on your Laptop.

Let us start with couple of questions.

1) Do you have camera connected to your computer?
2) Which user account are you using, Microsoft or Local user account?

Perform the following troubleshooting methods:

Method 1:

Step 1:
If you have the camera connected, then I would suggest you to disconnect the camera and then try to open the Camera app.

Step 2:

If the camera app opens, then follow the steps mentioned below:
a. Press Windows key + C from your keyboard to open Charms bar.
b. Select Settings option.
c. Select Permissions option.
d. Turn on Allow this app to access your: Webcam and Microphone option.
e. Close the app by pressing Alt key + F4 from your keyboard.
f. Reopen the Camera app.
g. Connect your camera and then check how this app works.

Method 2:

If that doesn’t fix the issue, then I would suggest you to run Windows 8 App troubleshooter to diagnose and fix the issue.
 
 
I hope this helps to fix your issue. If you continue to face issues on Camera app then reply to us, we will be glad to assist you further.

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hey, bro.. this one works!
steps.
1. open camera (the tile one at the app screen)
2. press window + c
3.Select setting (you can see it at the bottom)
4. Select permission..
5. then turn it on...


Done!!

Goodluck!

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