[Drango]

You have malware.

Not true.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/device-census-is-using-webcam/16550e99-6935-4e6b-ac57-430e768f3118

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

Thanks. I found that too after googling his message.

[RoosterRedux]

Just found this at the address you provided:

Microsoft Agent |
Moderator

Hello Penny,

Noting the details that you have provided.

Device Census is a background process that runs to check your device and inform Microsoft which build would fit perfect for an update.

Windows 10 contains a Telemetry service that reports back to Microsoft on hardware usage/errors etc.

Device Census is part of that Telemetry Framework and the process is only gathering data on your usage of the webcam

If you want to restrict this access to your webcam, go to Settings - Privacy - Camera and uncheck the option 'Let apps use my camera hardware'.

This way, you won't have the fear that this will access your computer without you knowing.

Do get back to us should you need anything else and we will be glad to assist you further.

Best,

Anne