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How to get a webcam working in a Windows 10 VM
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Tested in VirtualBox 5.0.18

Linux Mint 17 Qiana host

Win10 guest

Ensure the VM boots up, windows update, install guest additions, shut down

  • Open VirtualBox
  • Choose your VM in the list
  • Settings
  • USB
    • Enable USB Controller (I chose USB 2)
    • Ensure the device filters are blank (or at least there are none defined for the webcam)
  • User Interface
    • Enable the top menu with "File, Machine", etc by checking the box
  • Boot and log in
  • At the top of the guest host's window: Devices
    • Webcams
      • [Name of your Webcam]

You should hear the familiar 'usb device connected noise'

Enjoy your webcam

Gotchas: Ensure another VM isn't using the webcam

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