No Video For Group Calls

I have the latest version of Skype. The webcam I'm using is  "LiveCam Sync HD" from Creative. It works fine with Skype on an individual call, but will not work with groups. What is the reason, and how can I correct it?
(Incidentally, my name above is ironic. I actually know nothing much.)

Hi
Sorry no solution - I have the same problem as you.
I have been trying to use video for a group call to 3 others. Calling each person individually they can see my video, but when we call as a group they cannot see my video but I can see theirs.
I am using a Dell Latitude (3 years old) with Windows 7. It was reimaged last week and downloaded latest skype - the problem has happened before the remiage so not this.
Hopefully someone has some ideas?
Cheers
Chris

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