Windows – How to open a second Skype instance with a Batch file

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I want to launch a 2nd Skype instance from a Batch file.
I have done that successfully with the run window:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\skype.exe" /secondary

But for the life of me I cannot figure out how to do the same from a Batch file. Here is a list of my failed attempts:

  1. Nothing happens here. Command window opens and stays open:

    start "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\skype.exe /secondary"

  2. Command window opens and closes:

    start "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\skype.exe" /secondary

  3. Error message "Secondary does not exist"

    start "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\skype.exe" "/secondary"

What am I doing wrong?

Best Answer

Don't use the "start" command.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\skype.exe" /secondary

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or 

start "Some Title" "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\skype.exe" /secondary

The title is required.

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