I built in webcam but you want to install and use a second. Is it possible to where both are used at different times?

I am wanting to install and use a different webcam sometimes but I have a already built in. I installed the other cam.but it says device cannot be used or already in service; I'm guessing that because I already have a cam. Is there a way I can do and use them both at different times?

Hi Texaslovely

 

You cannot capture images using two webcams at the same time. You can try to disable a webcam from the Device Manager, and then try to use the external webcam. See the steps below to disable a device-

a. go to Device Manager, open the Device Manager by clicking the Start button, click on the Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation

b. in Device Manager, look for the device and if you want to disable, and then double-click the device, and then click Driver tab and click on disable.

I hope this helps.

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