This device is being used by another application

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You should set to allow Windows 10 software to use your webcam. If you find except Skype, no more application is using the camera, maybe more measures should be taken to fix the Skype webcam error. Now that Skype says the camera is being used by another application, you might as well attempt to check in task manager if there are any programs is open and has not closed correctly, thus occupying webcam on Windows 10. How to Fix Your Webcam Is being Used by another Application? Regarding your camera being used by another app issue, this article will mainly help you fix this error by way of checking webcam settings, updating webcam driver, removing annoying third-party antivirus software, and reinstall Skype app.

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You can sometimes see the webcam is not only being used by other programs but also disconnected on Windows 10. While if you are running Windows camera applications, there is much need for you to find out which app is using your webcam. You are unable to use the camera on your PC.

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You feel like to use Skype, and when you turn to video with someone, something went wrong and the Skype shows you that your webcam is currently used by another application on Windows 10.