S400 Webcam problem on Windows 8.1

Hi everyone!
Since I've installed Windows 8.1 on my Lenovo IdeaPad S400, my integrated camera doesn't work anymore. I have been searching on the internet the other time, but can't find a resolution. Some things I tried:
- Update all the laptops drivers by using 'Advanced Driver Updater';
- Hit fn+esc and fn+f9, but nothing happens (Some people on the internet say there has to be an webcam icon on that button, but I don't have that either);
- Open applications that use the camera, like Skype, YouCam and Camera (the Windows-version), but they all say that they can't detect a camera (and I'm sure that I have one, haha);
- Downloaded the Lenovo EasyCapture (or is it EasyCamera?) programme, but when it's installed, the message is: Lenovo EasyCapture can only be installed on Lenovo computers (and I am really sure that I have one, haha).
I checked some topics at the Lenovo Forums, but the resolutions that are given there won't work for me unfortunately. 
Can somebody help me out?
Luca

Hi LucaR11,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
 As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with webcam not working in your S400 laptop.
Please try to check in testcam.com site if the webcam is working. Also try to connect an external webcam and check for this issue. 
Check if the webcam is detected in device manager as imaging devices,
Hope this helps. Do post back if issue persists!
Best regards,    
Ashwin.S
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