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Dear Communinty
Maybe you have an idea, why Skype does not handle my camera.
Situation
- Laptop: HP Elite Book 8770w
- OS: W10 upgradet from W7 before half a year or more (no major nor minor problems with that)
- W10 On Board Camera App does work.
- Skype is added/enabled in Settings->Privacy
... but when testing the camera in Skype it always shows me a black pictrure.
Do you have any idea where I'm wrong?
Note 1: I don't think it is an 'ugly face detection' by skype, it does also not work in case I put a neutral grey paper in front of the camera 
Note 2: I'm not willing to reinstall skype because I don't remember my skype credentials 
Thanks for hints in advance.
It does not solve my Problem, but it answers my question
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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You could try typing "camera" into the Win10 search; for me, first option is "choose which apps can access your camera" giving application-level access. Secondly if you've accessed the camera via the Camera app, maybe it's not relinquished it properly? Use TaskManager to make sure it's fully closed; if it is and still doesn't work, you could try a reboot I guess...
Is the camera red light coming on when you access it from Skype?
Lastly, do you have other cameras defined on the system? Maybe it's trying t talk to one that doesn't exist. In Skype, go to Settings, then Audio&Video; in my version of Skype there's a dropdown at top-right of the dialog to switch between cameras. That dialog also shows a preview from the cam.
See Webcam doesn't work[^]
Finally, try a USB plug-in webcam if you can get hold of one.
Good luck!
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Thank you for this. 
I have exactely one cam, the one from the laptop.
Quote: Settings, then Audio&Video; in my version of Skype there's a dropdown at top-right of the dialog to switch between cameras. That dialog also shows a preview from the cam.
Exactely here I see one available camera and the one shows a black video 
It does not solve my Problem, but it answers my question
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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0x01AA wrote: n Skype it always shows me a black pictrure.
Maybe you could turn on the lights?
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0x01AA wrote: I don't remember my skype credentials
Can you not recover your password using the "Forgot Password" link?
One more thing which I try is the Skype -> Settings -> Audio and Video. In this, see which camera is selected. Or, just select it one more time.
modified 26-Mar-20 21:25pm.
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Yep I see the camera in the settings and also the indicator led becomes active.
It does not solve my Problem, but it answers my question
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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Use a different app to make sure your camera works.
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It works with the W10 camera app. I also see the camera in the skype settings and more the camera indicator led is on...
It does not solve my Problem, but it answers my question
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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I find these intriguing, but never really heard about this.
I almost NEVER get digital stuff in "alternative" ways because of risks.
Quick Question, can I get them in PDF? Or will I need special readers?
Is this one of those things where I end up with 13 books, and 12 different readers?
Do the load to Kindle?
Thanks in advance...
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I include this reply for others. Honestly for those prices, and I will gladly pay $5.00 so they are not eaten by fees....
I will try it. It's worth the $5, and I will comment again if my experience is anything but good!
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I purchased several of these bundles over the years. All the books on offer are PDF in this bundle. Just out of curiosity once, I purchased a Survivalist/Prepper bundle. Might come in handy these days. 
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Kirk 10389821 wrote: Quick Question, can I get them in PDF? Or will I need special readers?
They are all PDF format. Which I prefer less than mobi (Kindle native) but at least you can use the reader you like.
Good luck!
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