Finally: No more taping over the webcam!
Even the greats of the IT industry tape over their webcam! The thought that someone else might take control of the webcam and microphone is just too creepy. Ashampoo® WebCam Guard fixes this issue permanently! The program uses a special algorithm for direct hardware access and disables it with a single click! And it only takes another click to re-enable it whenever needed.
Easily turn your webcam and microphone on/off
Prevents unauthorized webcam and microphone access
Well-designed user interface for easy handling
Disables hardware through specially designed algorithm
Highly resource-efficient
Auto-detects connected hardware
Easy access to Windows-default data protection settings and resources
Supports auto-launching
Safely through the workday
Telework or not: Zoom, Teams and Slack have become part and parcel of many peoples' lives. At the same time, the internet is littered with videos of users who forgot to end their session or turn off their devices! Ashampoo® WebCam Guard provides instant visual feedback about the status of your camera and microphone–with the option to disable them at a single click, and the safe knowledge that you won't become an involuntary object of entertainment for your co-workers.
No more fear of the unknown
Malware, like viruses and spyware, can activate your webcam and secretly record you. Cybercriminals use these recordings to extort money or shame their victims. WebCam Guard prevents these hostile takeovers and provides 100% transparency: The compact well-arranged user interface includes a green or red button to signal which device can currently be used.
More safety for everyone
Ashampoo® WebCam Guard is super easy to use and instantly comprehensible. A single click disables/enables webcams and microphones–that's it! Additional settings, like auto-launch behavior or notifications, are available through the program options. Sounds simple? That's because it is! WebCam Guard is the simple and safe solution for more safety and privacy!
BASIC FEATURES
Ashampoo WebCam Guard allows users to easily enable or disable their webcam and microphone with a single click, preventing unauthorized access and enhancing privacy. The software features a well-designed, user-friendly interface that facilitates easy handling and real-time monitoring. It employs a specially designed algorithm to disable hardware components, ensuring that they remain inaccessible to malicious applications. Additionally, the program is highly resource-efficient, auto-detects connected hardware, and provides easy access to Windows-default data protection settings and resources.
WHAT'S NEW
The 2025 version introduces scheduling and automatic switching capabilities, allowing users to define specific times for their webcam and microphone to be active or inactive. Enhanced real-time monitoring now includes instant notifications about the status of connected devices, providing users with immediate alerts to any changes. The user interface has been further refined for improved usability, and performance optimizations ensure minimal impact on system resources.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: Any processor compatible with the supported operating systems
RAM: Minimum 2 GB; 4 GB recommended
Hard Disk Space: Approximately 200 MB for installation; additional space required for operation
Other: Administrator rights are required for installation and use
USER INTERFACES LANGUAGES
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese
BRAND
Ashampoo
TYPE
Webcam and Microphone Security Software
FOR OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows 10, Windows 11
LICENSE CATEGORY
One-time pay
FORMAT
Digital Download
MODEL
Ashampoo WebCam Guard 2025
COUNTRY OF USE
Worldwide
MANUFACTURER COUNTRY