Comments on: Multiple Skype Accounts on one computer?

By: Robert J. Gebis

Robert J. Gebis — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:22:08 +0000

You can also run Desktop.exe (free utility from http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc817881.aspx) and run multiple skypes. Tested on Win 7

By: Tam

Tam — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:58:28 +0000

the easiest way is to use the program sandboxie.
It emulates a seperate environment for skype… or any other program.

And – tadaa two or more instances are possible with no problem at all!
Sandboxie is free, if only one sandbox is used at the same time…

Easy and quick

By: Temet

Temet — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:39:08 +0000

I have XP 64 … I’ve made the shortcut and the bat file and both types flash a dos window that disappears immediately and then nothing happens. Is this method compatible with XP 64?

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:51:54 +0000

Hi Guys,

I have a happy news for you.. No need to use multiple accounts..

Check out the below link.
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=88055

It really Rock’s…

Cheers!!!!

By: kiwi_fisho

kiwi_fisho — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:56:20 +0000

Howdie All

I have tried many different ways and suggestions and must say thank you to
Shradha Merchant Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 3:56 am

AS this worked for me

Thanks
Kiwi_fisho

By: Shradha Merchant

Shradha Merchant — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:56:50 +0000

There is a simple way to create multiple instances of Skype. I have tried several tricks and only this one seems to work for me.

I use Windows XP SP 3 and I dont like to install too many extraneous programs like multi skype etc.

So for all those people who are trying to get multiple instances of skype running, here goes -

1. Create another account on your PC.
Control Panel>>User Accounts >>Create a new account

2. Select a name for the new account, for example, 4Skype

3. Select a password for it.

4. Open C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone

5. Right click Skype.exe

6. Click Send To >> Desktop.
This creates another shortcut to Skype on your desktop. It might appear as Skype (2) on your desktop.

7. Right click Skype (2)

8. Select Properties

9. In the Target field, delete the existing path.

10 Then copy paste this in the Target field -
“C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe” /secondary

11. Click OK.

Now, whenever you want to create two or more instances of Skype, double click the Skype (2) shortcut on your Desktop. Feel free to rename this shortcut, if you wish.

Hope this helps all newbies who find the tips a wee bit too advanced to follow correctly.

By: Annu

Annu — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:48:43 +0000

I want to login in skype with multipal account and don’t wan to make two user in my computer. is there any way to do this?
Thank you!

By: Inacall

Inacall — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:37:06 +0000

It’s free and easy to download and use,and works with most computers.

By: saran

saran — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:20:52 +0000

there is a patch file multi skype loader where you can find in google search
that will make more easy and better than this i had try it and its works fine

By: naji

naji — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:23:50 +0000

if some one send somrthing to me by the second skype i cant find it! because its working in another user and this user need a password i dont know how to know this password ?? some one help please

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:04:11 +0000

for wista
1 run normaly
2nd find file skype.exe (program files(x86)\skype\phone) rightclick – “Run as Administrator”

so simply and it works

By: Kuzia

Kuzia — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:10:24 +0000

Best way is to install skype 3.6 and download SkypeLauncher1.3.3
step 1….. create c:\skype folder and copy SkypeLauncher1.3.3 files to it.
step 2 …. copy skype.exe from c:\progr…..\skype…..\phone to c:\skype
step 3 …. uninstall skype
step 4 …. run skype once from c:\skype (do not sign in) and disable auto start and auto sign in
step 5 …. run SkypeLauncher_Config to add accounts
step 6 …. run SkypeLauncher
step 7 …. Have FUN!
P.S it’s work on Vista 32,/64 Windows 7 32/ 64

By: dee

dee — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:06:36 +0000

BEWARE ! Will not work with new Skype 4, only first running skype will be activated. If you have an public IP, Skype 4 is additionally able to confuse your router and cripple all security. Don’t install this crap.

By: R.J.

R.J. — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:43:44 +0000

This works GREAT on my machine using XP. I have been trying to find a way to keep a personal account and a business account separate, but could only have one account open at a time. This was extremely helpful! THANKS!!

By: E-Quranlearning.com

E-Quranlearning.com — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:15:38 +0000

Thanks Man Your Trick Really Works. keep it up

By: Gamini

Gamini — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:24:56 +0000

i got a issue with runas method when the 2nd skype in XP but 2nd skype is starting but it stuck.nothing can do.i try with saveing password going in to my second account but then it login but stuck no click,no type nothing..pls help

By: Sonia

Sonia — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:15:35 +0000

Hi frnds, I want to run multiple skype using VB.Net. Can somebody help me out how to implement it in VB.Net

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:38:13 +0000

There is a VIRUS on SKYPE and Yahoo Messanger which automatically sends an attachment to ALL in the contact list (attachment infacted with memory resident virus). I had it on my office and home PC and it is annoying like hell. Does someone know the cure? Ran all different anti-viruses and it dit not cure… ended up formatting the office computer… very annoying indeed! Does someone knows the cure???

Thanx- Frank

By: Laurynas

Laurynas — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:53 +0000

Released new loader for Skype 3.8.0.188
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=195561

By: X.L

X.L — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:28:33 +0000

Hi Bev,

I join you, I got the same problem.

Need to run 2 skype on MAC OS. (on PC you have Skype launcher, is great and very easy).
Hope this little program exist for MAC !!!!!!

Thanks for your answer

X.L