[Webcam] Windows: Webcam not working on Lenovo devices

If your webcam is not working with ProctorExam on your Lenovo laptop, there are some simple troubleshooting steps that you can take.

The following steps go over troubleshooting tips if you receive the following as a video feed within ProctorExam:

Windows 7

1. Open the Windows Start Menu and search Lenovo - Web Conferencing.
2. Once opened, start the camera and then close the Lenovo - Web Conferencing application.

Windows 8

1. Open the Windows start menu.
2. Search for "Lenovo" and click Lenovo Settings. If you do not have Lenovo Settings, install it from the Microsoft Store.
3. Select the CAMERA tab at the top.

4. Scroll to the bottom of settings, and change the Privacy Mode to Off.

Windows 10 and higher

1. Open the Windows start menu.
2. Search for "Lenovo" and click Lenovo Vantage. If you don't have Lenovo Vantage, install it from the Microsoft Store.
3. Click Hardware Settings > Audio/Visual.
4. Scroll down and switch the Camera Privacy Mode toggle to Off.

Note: If the Camera Privacy Mode keeps changing to On, check if your Lenovo laptop has a physical switch to enable or disable your camera. Make sure it is switched on.