Built in camera does not work anymore

I have the Toshiba Satellite L655 and Windows 7. I used to use my webcam with no problems, however recently when I start my computer a message pops up saying that the camera has failed to start and to check my camera and restart. The Toshiba media sidebar also no longer pops up. I have tried dowloading the driver and restarting and this does not appear to have helped. Any ideas on what I can do to get it up and running again?

marinesgirl,
What model number is your computer? There should be a label on the bottom.
In the Start Menu's search field, type "Device Manager" and press ENTER. Is "Imaging devices" listed? If you expand it, is your webcam listed?
- Peter

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