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:

   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).

5. Confirm the key is there
   

Step 3: Verify the Configuration

To ensure the camera is disabled only for Bluebeam:

1. Open regedit.

2. Navigate to:

   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:

   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:

  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 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.