How to Delete a Webcam in Skype

The Skype software program allows users to chat and talk for free over the Internet, no matter where they are in the world. Users who have a webcam installed on their machine can also enable this device in Skype and engage in video chats. However, users may tire of using Skype's video capabilities or find that the webcam is slowing down their Skype connection. If that happens, users can remove the webcam from Skype by performing the following steps.

Instructions

1. Open Skype and log in.

2. Click "Tools."

3. Click "Options."

4. Click "Video Settings" on the left-hand side of the screen.

5. Uncheck the box next to "Enable Skype Video."

6. Click the "Save" button at the bottom of the screen to disable your webcam in Skype.

References

• Online How To: How to Use a Skype Webcam