Bluebeam acting slow in my softdrive machine

Issue: Bluebeam is unresponsive and slow when I use my softdrive.

Solutions: 

1) Disable camera access specifically for Bluebeam Revu using registry modifications.

2) Disable camera access for Softdrive machine. 

1: Disable camera access for Bluebeam Revu

Block camera access for the Bluebeam Revu desktop application by editing the Windows Registry.

Applies to:

• Bluebeam Revu 2019–2023 editions

• Windows 10/11 (Build 17063 and newer)

Step 1: Create the Registry File

1. Open Notepad.

2. Paste the following code:

   reg
   CopyEdit
   Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 
   [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\webcam\NonPackaged\Bluebeam.Revu.Desktop_8j3eq9eme6ctt] "Value"="Deny" "PackageFamilyName"="Bluebeam.Revu.Desktop_8j3eq9eme6ctt" "LastUsedTimeStop"=hex(b):00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
   

3. Save the file as:
   DisableBluebeamCamera.reg

Step 2: Apply the Registry Fix

1. Right-click the file you just saved.

2. Select "Merge".

3. Confirm any User Account Control (UAC) prompts.

4. Restart your computer (optional but recommended).

Step 3: Verify the Configuration

To ensure the camera is disabled only for Bluebeam:

1. Open regedit.

2. Navigate to:

   CopyEdit
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\webcam\NonPackaged
   

3. Look for the key:
   Bluebeam.Revu.Desktop_8j3eq9eme6ctt

4. Confirm the "Value" is set to "Deny".

Reversal: Restore Camera Access

To re-enable camera access for Bluebeam:

1. Open Notepad and paste the following:

   r
   CopyEdit
   Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 
   [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\webcam\NonPackaged\Bluebeam.Revu.Desktop_8j3eq9eme6ctt] "Value"="Allow"
   

2. Save as:
   EnableBluebeamCamera.reg

3. Merge the file the same way you did for the disable fix.

 Enterprise Deployment (Intune)

For managed environments:

• Create a Device Configuration Profile in Microsoft Intune.

• Use OMA-URI settings:

  pgsql
  CopyEdit
  Path: ./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Camera/AllowCamera Data Type: String
  Value: <enabled/><data id="AllowCamera_AllowList" value="1"/>
  

This preserves global camera settings but allows tailored configurations per app.

Technical Notes

• NonPackaged applies to traditional desktop apps like Bluebeam.

• LastUsedTimeStop blocks access until manually reverted.

• Zoom, Teams, and other apps remain unaffected.

Compatibility

• Confirmed working on:

  • Bluebeam Revu 2019–2023

  • Windows 10/11 (Build 17063+)

• No impact on Bluebeam's PDF editing functions

References

• Disable Bluebeam Services Access (Bluebeam Support)

• Windows Authentication for Bluebeam Studio Enterprise

2: Disable camera access for in Softdrive.

Step 1: Open Privacy Settings

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. Click on Privacy (Windows 10) or Privacy & security (Windows 11).
3. On the left panel (or scroll down), click Camera under App permissions.

Step 2: Modify App Permissions

• Scroll further down to “Allow desktop apps to access your camera”.
• Turn OFF the toggle.

Contact your IT team to determine the best option for your situation.