I managed to use the /secondary parameter to run multiple Skype instances.
But when no instance is running and I execute it, it opens with latest profile I used. And when I execute it again, it asks me to login.
Is there a way to create shortcuts that will open an instance and it will be already logged in a profile I choose?
I example, in Pidgin I can use pidgin.exe -mc <profile path> and that profile will be used.
Best Answer
It would be possible to run a macro from the command-line, using a batch script which inserts the log-in details into this secondary Skype session. You'd be able to incorporate
/secondarywithin this script file.This means that you won't be logged in on launch, but the script would go on to log you in automatically prior to the instance launch.
As for having the same account logged in and receiving live updates, in regard to if the first instance has read or seen a message and the second instance following its lead and updating without user interaction. It is to my belief that both the sessions will not work simultaneously in this way.
It goes without saying that there'd be potential security risks through having these details stored in such an open manner.
This article may hold details should you wish to pursue: http://www.ultraedit.com/support/tutorials_power_tips/ultraedit/run_macro_script_from_command_line.html