Skip to main content
J
j_bech
Participant
August 11, 2017
Answered

Integrated WebCam Won't Work With Flash

  • August 11, 2017
  • 1 reply
  • 13875 views

Hi, my webcam was working perfectly yesterday but then I updated my computer and now my webcam won't work with any site that uses flash with chrome. I am on Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 64 bit and using Chrome Version 60.0.3.3112.90 (Official Build) (64 Bit) with Version 26.0.0.151 of Flash. It works fine with non-flash sites like WebRTC and with Internet Explorer, but not in chrome. When I visit Chatroulette I click on "Preview your webcam" and then it tells me that my webcam is showing no activity. Before the update Flash would ask me for permission to use my webcam, now it doesn't even ask. And when I go into flash to check what webcam it's using it doesn't list any webcams or mics, it's just a blank drop-down menu. I used CCleaner to clear everything, and tried everything I could find posted on old forums but had no success. I appreciate any suggestions given, thanks.

This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer jeromiec83223024

Current versions of Chrome require that all content attempting to access the camera and microphone must be served over HTTPS.  This brings the requirements for Flash Player in line with requirements for WebRTC.

The goal here is to force content providers to make changes that protect your privacy, by requiring all camera/mic streams to be encrypted.

Chatroulette will need to update their site to use HTTPS, if they would like their service to continue working in Chrome.


As a workaround, you can use any other browser.

1 reply

jeromiec83223024
jeromiec83223024Correct answer
Inspiring
August 11, 2017

Current versions of Chrome require that all content attempting to access the camera and microphone must be served over HTTPS.  This brings the requirements for Flash Player in line with requirements for WebRTC.

The goal here is to force content providers to make changes that protect your privacy, by requiring all camera/mic streams to be encrypted.

Chatroulette will need to update their site to use HTTPS, if they would like their service to continue working in Chrome.


As a workaround, you can use any other browser.

jamesezramayse
jamesezramayse
Participating Frequently
August 13, 2017

This is not a chrome specific issue as I've encountered the same issue randomly today on multiple browsers. I've tried Chrome, IE & Edge. Same issue every time. I've tested my webcam it works fine offline. I've disabled & re-enabled the cam. Deleted & reinstalled updated drivers for the cam. Updated to the latest version of flash. Yet when I get to any chat website it asks to use my cam, I choose allow & my camera & mic no longer appear as options to use. Online searches lead me to the same cookie cutter troubleshooting techniques that end up with no results. Who can actually help us here?

jeromiec83223024
jeromiec83223024
Inspiring
August 18, 2017

Does your webcam work here (Flash based webcam demo served over HTTPS)?

https://toolster.net/test_webcam

If not, how about here? (HTML/JavaScript demo)

https://opentokrtc.com/

Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices