Check for any browser sessions running that require use of your webcam. If you need a fast fix for this, go to Start and look for “Camera privacy settings” which is a System setting, then click that. Look for apps that may use your camera. You can turn them off one-by-one until your camera isn’t being used.

Why is my Windows camera light?

That light means that your webcam is turning on, and the camera should never turn on unless you invoke it. It is common for malware to surreptitiously turn on your webcam.

How do I turn off my camera light on Windows 10?

If you want to turn it off:

1. Go into Control Panel.
2. Click on Hardware and Sound.
3. Click on Device Manager.
4. Go to Imaging Devices, and double-click on the webcam entry that appears below it.
5. Go to the Driver tab, and click Disable. Confirm it if asked to do so.