Can't get SKYPE to RUN AS another user..


  1. Posts : 29
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #1

    Can't get SKYPE to RUN AS another user..


    I'm trying to get TWO Skype windows to run in the same session. I added another account to my Win 7, and when I try to RUN AS another user (providing the credentials) it just switches focus to the main window, instead of launching another. I used to be able to do that in XP.

    Thoughts?
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  2. Posts : 1,299
    Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6
       #2

    Hi GINTER,

    First check out Brink's tutorial to make sure you're doin' it right: Run as Different User

    Then see this page for a walkthrough on multiple instances of Skype. I'm guessing if you've gotten this far you've probably seen such a page before, but it can't hurt. Try commenting on that blog post to elicit a response from the author.

    Cheers,

    Walker
    Windows Outreach Team
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  3. Posts : 29
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Actually I found something much simpler. Make 2 shortcuts on the desktop, "Skype 1" and "Skype 2" and in the properties of the second, add /secondary to the run command.

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  4. Posts : 274
    Windows 7
       #4

    That is a win. Gotta remember that one.
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  5. Posts : 1,299
    Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6
       #5

    GINTER said:
    Actually I found something much simpler. Make 2 shortcuts on the desktop, "Skype 1" and "Skype 2" and in the properties of the second, add /secondary to the run command.

    Good call! Glad it's working for you now :)

    Cheers,

    Walker
    Windows Outreach Team
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