Satellite Pro A300 PSAGDA: Problems installing webcam on Win 7

Hi there guys,
its been a few weeks since installing Windows 7, only for the last few days have i actually bothered to install toshiba software (dont stone me!).
Right now I've been scratching my head when installing the webcam drivers. When the install is done and after a reset, all it says is Webcam failed to initialize, please restart cam or computer.
Restarting the laptop wont do anything
I am using a Toshiba Satellite pro A300 PSAGDA-01C00R, do these drivers simply not work for the time being on 7?
any help would be great, thanks!

Hello
I have installed THIS version of webcam driver on my Win7 preinstalled Satellite A300 and it works perfectly.
I have tested preinstalled software and it runs well. I have also tested it with Skype. No problems at all.
Test it on your Satellite too.

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Message was edited by: miainphillips
Message was edited by: miainphillips

So once again: notebook runs fine using battery power but reboot always (in the loop????) when AC adaptor is connected. But using Live CD the notebook runs ok even if the AC adaptor is connected.
Right???
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2)Locate the Startup and Recovery section near the bottom of the window and click Settings button.
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Hi
Go to Toshiba EU driver page
http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU
_Choose:_
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Satellite Pro
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PSAGDE
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