Comments on: Multiple Skype accounts on one computer

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:27:06 +0000

Have you guys tried Multi Skype Launcher http://multi-skype-launcher.com/ ?

It’s pretty good launching several Skype accounts simultaneously

By: ar

ar — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:31:48 +0000

mr ecorepair :
stefans launcher is better imo , because its automate the launch of the accounts, other way is needed to enter each time user/password. no way for me.
otherwise is good alternative. tnxs

By: Ecorepair

Ecorepair — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:04:01 +0000

C:Program Files (x86)SkypePhoneSkype.exe /secondary\n
In the windows run command.

Problem fixed.

By: mettlerd

mettlerd — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:43:33 +0000

Note that installing 3rd party apps (like SkypeLauncher) may compromise your computer’s security and your privacy. Don’t install any app unless you trust its source and its quality and accept to take the potential risks.

Of course, this applies to any piece of software, also to Skype itself. Basically, any program you install on your computer can do with it whatever[1] it likes (delete data; spy on passwords or your communication; install other software, e.g. a trojan or a virus; send your data to an attacker etc.).

Generally, open source software is considered to be safer than closed source software (like Skype), as the public (incl. you) is free to audit the code. You can compile open source software yourself and hence “know”[2] what kind of software you’re using/installing.

Some general advice:
1) Use open source software, if available
2) Check the signature of the source code, audit the code
3) Compile the source code, if trusted. Scan the binaries for viruses. Grant minimum privileges to installed binaries.
4) For closed source software, check the signature of the executable. Scan the executable for viruses before installing the software. Grant minimum privileges only.
5) Adhere to general best practices like using good passwords, strong encryption, a firewall, a anti-virus scanner etc.

[1] Some restrictions apply for modern operating systems like Windows Vista/Windows 7, Linux, Mac OS X that have some built-in security features. Unfortunately, users can usually be tricked into granting apps more rights than actually intended.
[2] Even when using open source software there isn’t full transparency on what you’re using. E.g. there’s a theoretical (and practical, though very rare) danger of using a malicious compiler that introduces malicious code into clean source code. Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompson_hack#Reflections_on_Trusting_Trust for more information.

By: Kuzia

Kuzia — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:28:53 +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 onvista 32, 64 windows 7 32, 64
best way is to install skype 3.6 and download SkypeLauncher1.3.3

By: Shiraz

Shiraz — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:53:10 +0000

Search google for something called SkypeLauncher. It will sort you out…no usernames etc to create, just a simple software.

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By: Laurynas

Laurynas — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:24:12 +0000

“Multiple Skype Loader” by Laurynas

for Skype 3.8.0.154

Now you don’t have to create different Windows user accounts for each instance of Skype.
With this loader you can run multiple Skype instances at the same time on the same Windows user account.
Also this loader is able to transmit commands for Skype command line.

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ahaaaaaaaa2

Screen link:
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/0e929b669e.png

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