Dv7t Quad - Windows 7 64bit - Internal HP Webcam not detected by Device Manager

New system - one re-install of Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 bit.  All else is running as expected.   (SimplePass is even cooperating.)  Webcam is missing from the Device Manager.
I believe the onboard (internal) HP TrueVision HD Webcam worked originally (after purchase).  I reinstalled the OS (fighting with SimplePass - story not worth telling).  Never checked the webcam.  Weeks later...  The webcam is not detected and is not listed in the Device Manager.  Speccy64 (freeware used to detect and monitor all sorts of system specs) does not see the webcam.  Skype does not see the webcam.  YouCam software does not detect the webcam.  Nada, zip, zero: No webcam.
I've already "chatted" with HP, requested, and reinstalled the webcam driver.  No luck, there.
BIOS is up to date (F1.A 7/20/2011).  (Everything is up to date - the laptop is new and is constantly updated.)
I'm open to the obvious, that of returning to "factory rebuild", but it's a headache to avoid so soon after just getting this beast where I want it.  I do have a recovery disk and assuming it has anything more than just more drivers on it, it may be useful if I could figure out how to use it.
Ideas? 
Thanks in Advance!
Kind Regards,
Dragon-Fur
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There is no harm in recovering your Notebook to factory state but I highly doubt that would fix your issue. 
It could be a faulty webcam module which is not been recognized. I suspect you might have to send the Notebook in for a warranty repair to get it fixed .
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