I discovered a strange camera on my laptop identified as UvcHam, in addition to my main webcam. The issue is, I can't find it anywhere in my laptop's settings, including the Device Manager. It's freaking me out since it appears in my Chrome settings, and online webcam tests indicate it's active. I'm really worried it could be a virus or malware. Can anyone suggest what I should do?
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It sounds like you might be dealing with software related to a proctored exam. This kind of software can create a virtual webcam that uses your main camera to ensure they're getting a live feed. If you were doing an online assessment that required a webcam, that could explain why it's showing up. Normally, it stops monitoring once you finish the examination.
Some users have flagged a file named UvcHam.exe as suspicious. If this is happening on a PC upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, it might just be an outdated driver. Check if you have a folder located at C:Program FilesUvcHam. If you find it, renaming the folder can be a quick fix. Just change it to something like zzzUvcHam, reboot your computer, and see if there are any impacts on your primary webcam. You can also inspect the Event Viewer for any related error logs after renaming it.
It's likely that this is malware. A quick search could have given you some insights on this. I would recommend getting some antivirus software and doing a full system scan to rule out any risks.
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