Know-How: Open 2 Skype accounts in a PC

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2 computers, 7, alternative, multiple account, run as administrator, skype, two pc, vista, windows, xp

If you are using windows 7, vista or XP follow the ff. procedure

1. Open: C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\
   • If you have changed the installation directory from the default directory you need to be find the correct Skype installation directory and continue
2. Right click on the Skype.exe file select send to > Desktop (create shortcut)
3. Locate the new Skype shortcut on the desktop, then right-click on it and select Properties
4. In the Target field, add: /secondary. The Target field should now be “C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe” /secondary
   • Do not forget to keep space between path and /secondary
   • Include the quotation marks
5. Click OK.

Now you can use two Skype accounts when you double-click the new shortcut.

***An alternative process for those who use windows 7 OS***

1. Open 1st account on Skype just like how you sign in regularly.
2. For the next accounts, right click the Skype icon and Select “Run as administrator”.