Parallels Desktop How to disable webcam sharing

If your MAC or monitor has a built-in iSight camera, or if you have a compatible webcam plugged in, you can use Windows by default.

To use the built-in iSight or external camera for Windows:

• Simply open the Windows program using the camera and you will be able to select ISight or an external camera for the program.

Note: If you are running a virtual machine operating system other than Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista or Windows 7, be sure to install the USB Video Device category (UVC) driver.

If you do not want Windows programs to use a connected webcam or a built-in iSight camera, you can disable webcam sharing by following these steps:

1. Choose one of the following methods:

• Click the Parallels icon in the menu bar, press the option (ALT) key, and press and hold the key to select the configuration.

• If you see the Parallels Desktop menu bar at the top of the screen, select virtual Machine > configuration.

2. Click hardware with USB and Bluetooth.

3. Deselect the webcam.

Disable webcam sharing