Why does the new version of edge want to turn my web camera "ON"

Anonymous
2020-04-12T01:23:18+00:00

I have been using the new version of edge for a while now and have come to notice every time it loads up the software tries to turn the webcam connected to the computer "ON".

As I do not use Skype or there is no reason for Edge to need the camera I find it unreasonale for Microsoft to think it has a right to spy on me at my computer by using the camera without asking.I have put black tape over the camera lens on every computer I own that has a camera ( 2 Desktops and 3 Laptops).

This begs me to wonder what other means Microsoft is using to spy on our computers without our consent, I do wonder if there are people who have computers in their bathrooms and do not know they are being watched via the pinhole camera on top of the screen or watching some ones daughter as she is doing her homework on her computer unaware the camera is looking down her cleavage.

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 10

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-19T23:03:47+00:00

    Thank you very much!

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-12-09T17:17:12+00:00

    I upgraded about a month ago to the latest Edge. Version is 87.0.664.57 64 bit. Edge still attempts to access the webcam.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-12-09T16:52:13+00:00

    Thanks Barzey. and pscarbor for responding! 

    You both shared your version earlier in the thread but can you confirm the current Microsoft Edge version you're running on? Also, can you confirm any extensions you're running? 

    I'll sync with our product team and dig in to why you're still seeing the access notification after I have that information. 

    -Alex

    Hi Alex, Yes certainly, it stated that it was 'Up to Date and Version 87.0.664.57 plus Official Build (64 Bit). The only Extension shown are two 'Norton' items.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-11-01T01:15:27+00:00

    Mine should be a UK version as it was bought from PCW here in the UK and the Win 10 is now the latest 2004 with all further updates done. If yours is a US version then perhaps that may explain; but I wouldn't have thought there was a difference as such really.

    But all the same if you are happy as you have at least managed to block the Camera then all should be good hopefully. Keep an eye on the setting to make sure that Edge don't change it back to allow again though. Strange old business these computers for sure.

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