Satellite Pro A300-1E7 - cannot start cam software

I have purchased the Satellite Pro A300-1E7.
Webcam is not functioning properly in MSN messenger video call.
Am having similar problems to the previous posting except I am using Zonealarm.
I think Zonealarm challenged cec_main.exe in a similar way.
I have tried to follow the instructions on here but without much success.
I removed Camera Assistant SOftware and re-installed the driver but doesnt appear to have improved things.
Now c:\program files\ camera assistant software for Toshiba has disappeared altogether and the the camera assistant panel no longer appears on the side of the desktop.
Any ideas please?

Hi
I used the Zonealarm is the past and I was not really satisfied because this software locked everything and most applications didnt work properly even after new configuration! Finally I removed this software and I noticed further advantage; my notebook boots much faster!!
I think this software would lock the cam software too.
> Now c:\program files\ camera assistant software for Toshiba has disappeared altogether and the camera assistant panel no longer appears on the side of the desktop.
This would mean that the software was removed and was not installed properly.
But to be sure, check in control panel -> Software (add & remove programs) if the webcam software is installed.
Ive got the internal Chicony cam too and its working fine in connection with Skype software. I didnt test MSN but I dont see any serious reasons why it shouldnt work.
In my opinion you should firstly remove the zonealarm. Then clean the OS using CCleaner. Finally download the webcam software again and reinstall it!
The webcam toolbar is not always visible on desktop.
It would appear only if you move the mouse cursor to the place where the webcam toolbar was hidden.

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