Editing Permissions for Zoom Desktop Client for Windows

Instructions to edit permissions for Zoom Desktop Client for Windows if Zoom cannot see the built-in webcam and there are no other programs using the webcam concurrently with Zoom.

Issue/Question

How do I change the permissions for Zoom for my camera and microphone?

Environment

• Zoom
• Windows

Resolution

1. Close Zoom Desktop Client.
2. Click Start and navigate to Settings.
3. Navigate to Privacy & Security.
4. Select Camera or Microphone under App permissions.
5. Confirm Camera access or Microphone access is turned On.
6. Confirm Let apps access your camera/microphone is turned On.
7. Scroll to Let desktop apps access your camera/microphone and confirm it is turned On.
8. Open Zoom Desktop Client and verify camera and microphone are working.