Configure Camera Options

Policy ID
ConfigureCameraOptions
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › Camera

Description


This policy setting allows you to control the behavior of Camera devices on the machine.

If you enable this policy setting, you can select one of the following modes:

AutoShare: Camera devices will be shared among multiple applications, allowing them to access the camera simultaneously.
This mode is useful for scenarios where multiple applications need to use the camera at the same time.

SafeMode: Camera devices will be auto-shared and operate in a restricted mode, limiting their functionality and access to certain features.
This mode is designed to enhance reliability of the camera.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Camera devices will function in their default
mode without any restrictions.

Options

  • Configure Camera Opitons:
    • AutoShare
    • SafeMode

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • ConfigureCameraOptions-
  • ConfigureCameraOptionsREG_DWORD

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