We will learn here to create PowerShell scripts to toggle web camera status quickly on alaptop with Windows 10.
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
10 minute(s)
Categories
Machines & Tools, Robotics
Cost
0 USD ($)
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Step 1 - Run the Windows Powershell command-line tool as admin
- 3 Step 2 - Use Disable-PnpDevice cmdlet to disable the built-in webcam by instance Id
- 4 Step 3 - To make the webcam work again, use Enable-PnpDevice cmdlet
- 5 Step 4 - Save the commands to disable.ps1 and enable.ps1 files
- 6 Step 5 - Create desktop shortcuts to run script directly
- 7 Notes and references
- 8 Comments
Introduction
Required Skills
- Familiar with coding/software development/programming languages
- Familiar using laptop
Materials
Laptop
Tools
Programming Language
Step 1 - Run the Windows Powershell command-line tool as admin
Step 2 - Use Disable-PnpDevice cmdlet to disable the built-in webcam by instance Id
Step 3 - To make the webcam work again, use Enable-PnpDevice cmdlet
Step 4 - Save the commands to disable.ps1 and enable.ps1 files
Step 5 - Create desktop shortcuts to run script directly
Notes and references
Reference - https://www.dynamsoft.com/codepool/powershell-disable-enable-webcam-windows.html
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