Is it possible to disable the LED (LED indicator) that turns on when the webcam is turned on through the driver or something else?

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NikolayMs2015-10-22 19:04:34

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NikolayMs, 2015-10-22 19:04:34

Tell the guys, is it possible to turn off the LED (LED indicator) that turns on when the webcam is turned on through the driver or something else? Windows OS.

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Dimonchik, 2015-10-22
@NikolayMs

blog.erratasec.com/2013/12/how-to-disable-webcam-l...
www.makeuseof.com/tag/hack-attack-how-to-keep-your...
no way,
just driver replacement or soldering

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Vladimir Martyanov, 2015-10-22
@vilgeforce

Still somehow you can: solder and you're done!

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Dasha Tsiklauri, 2015-10-22
@dasha_programmist

you can: send a command to the webcam that sets the value of the register responsible for the state of the LED, send either via ethernet or serial port

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MonkAlex, 2015-10-22
@MonkAlex

Who writes malware? I don't see any other reason to do it.

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San-San-San1, 2015-12-06
@San-San-San1

No kidding, I found the best option! I took acrylic thick paint (gouache is also suitable) and with a brush I dripped quite a bit into the indicator. Looks unnoticeable and the problem is solved!

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Strelis, 2020-02-18
@Strelis

You need to unsolder the red LED, and put an infrared one in its place, the one in the remote controls for the TV, etc.
The scheme will work, but there will be no glow. But legally, such shooting will be illegal.