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Is this possible? I know Skype has screen sharing for video calling, but I cannot start a video call without a webcam. Just curious if there was a way to share a screen without a webcam.
Edit: I seem to be missing the "Share" menu icon, anyone else have this problem?
As already suggested by harrymc, you can use Process Explorer to easily find out which programs currently use your Webcam. All you need to do is to find your Webcams Device Handle and search for it in Process Explorer.
First, search for your Webcam in the Device Manager, it should be under "Imaging devices" but can also be under "Sound, video and game controllers" if it has a built-in Microphone (like in my case).
Beware that it has two Device Handles in that case.
Right-click and select Properties (or Double-click), go to the Details Tab and search for "Physical Device Object name" in the Properties dropdown list and copy the value.
Now go to Process Explorer and click on "Find", then "Find Handle or DLL..." (or press CTRL+F) and enter your previously copied Device Handle.
Click search and after a bit of wait you will get a list with Processes using your Webcam.
Again: Beware that your Webcam's light might also be on because a built-in Microphone is in use, in which case you will also have to search for the Microphones Device Handle as well!
Best Answer
There is a way, I have done it many times myself. Open an IM (instant messaging) conversation with the person, then click screen share, and it will start an audio call, but no video...you can always mute the microphone on your end...
The Skype instant message window: