Same experience as ahmetgns.
XP Pro SP3
Latest Skype and Plus!Skype.
No webcam attached.
1. yes
A. Can't remember if I got the success or failed prompt.
Video-effects pane does appear and is useable, but only after getting the prompt that no webcam has been selected. The preview of the video-effects panel (right side of that panel) is not visible.
B. No. Dropdown is empty
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