Satellite A300 - Constant "Webcam Driver Open Fail" Error

I have searched and searched for solutions to this problem and feel like I have tried everything. Whenever I turn my laptop on or attempt to start my webcam I get the error "Webcam driver open fail. Please restart camera or computer."
I used to be able to use the webcam with no problems but it just stopped working one day. I've recently reformatted my operating drive to the out-of-the-box state, but it is still showing an error whenever I try to use my webcam. I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium on an A300 Model: PSA-GCA. I have also tried updating the webcam driver (and the latest BIOS update) from Toshiba's support section, but with no luck. I've also tried using the XP webcam driver, but still, no luck.
Any idea on how to fix this problem?
Message was edited by: Replicant
I also forgot to mention that in my Device Manager, I cannot see my Chicony Webcam at all. There is no section for imaging devices present at all.

Hi
If you search here in the forum you will find enough threads about this issue but I have founded an interesting thread with a good posting from the user Akuma and mayb its useful for you:
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=136549
If it doesnt work I think you need help from an authorized service provider. The technicians can check your notebook and repair it ifs necessary.
Good luck!

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