
Even if you have your webcam and microphone disabled, you don't know exactly what the virus is targeting. If you think your computer might be infected with malware, scan it before doing anything else.
Disable your webcam and microphone through the BIOS. Disable your webcam and microphone through Device Manager. Even if you're just concerned with your ever-eroding privacy, these steps will show you how to disable the built-in webcam and microphone on your Windows 10 laptop. Why? Some malware can take control of the hardware and let it work even when you aren't using it. If you're someone who never uses their camera or microphone on their laptop, you might be wondering how to disable them.
And pretty much all laptops also come with a built-in microphone to be used in conjunction with the camera.
Most laptops today come with a built-in webcam - some with a standard camera used for Skype and other web-conferencing, some with IR cameras for Windows Hello facial recognition.