Here’s how to check if Skype is allowed to access your camera: If Skype doesn’t have permission to use your webcam, you won’t be able to video chat on Skype. Run the DirectX Diagnostics ToolĬheck that Skype has permission to use your webcam Now read on as it is time to run some diagnostics. Obviously, a defective camera will not work anywhere, which means it must be replaced. You can also go to TestM圜am.com to test your device.īesides, it is a good idea to check whether your external webcam is fine by testing it on another Windows-based PC.