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

[GINTER]

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?

 

[WalkerA WinTeam]

Hi GINTER,

First check out Brink's tutorial to make sure you're doin' it right: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/419-run-different-user.html

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

 

[GINTER]

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.

 

[surfasb]

That is a win. Gotta remember that one.

 

[WalkerA WinTeam]

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