Satellite M60: USB devices don't work

Hi...
I have a Satellite M60 and all USB devices with microphone (webcam, VoIP telephone) not work.
If someone could assist with some suggestions I would be grateful.

Hi Enrico
In my opinion this has nothing to do with the USB ports.
If the USB devices are recognized so the USB ports works.
I think the mic doesn't work because of the audio settings.
Go to the control panel and choose the sound & audio devices.
There go to advanced and check the volume controls
Try to play around with the mic settings.

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