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I have Skype set as one of a few programs to start in a batch file, but I would like it to start minimized. The code I currently have is: 

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone"

start /min Skype.exe

Although that should work, Skype still starts maximized. Does anyone know of some way to fix this ?

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  • Might be missing some quotations. Try the answer in this question: http://stackoverflow.com/a/29427617/5569327 – Eric S Jun 22 '16 at 20:40

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According to the official Skype FAQ, you can use the /minimized option to start Skype minimized.

start "" "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\skype.exe" /minimized

Other command line arguments include /nosplash to prevent a splash screen from appearing when Skype starts, /shutdown to stop Skype, and /secondary to start a second instance of Skype.

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  • Thank you so much for your help. This worked perfectly and /nosplash was not something that I would have thought I wanted, but I did :D. – CounterFactual Jun 22 '16 at 23:26
  • @CounterFactual - Happy to help. If my answer provided you with a solution, please click the check mark next to my answer. – SomethingDark Jun 22 '16 at 23:33
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Can I run Skype for Windows desktop from the command line ?

@echo off
If Exist "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Skype\Phone\" (
    CD /D "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Skype\Phone\"
    start "" skype.exe /minimized
) Else (
    CD /D "%ProgramFiles%\Skype\Phone\"
    start "" skype.exe /minimized
)

You can also supply the following arguments:

/nosplash ====> Do not display splash screen when Skype starts.

/minimized ====> Skype is minimized to system tray when it starts.

/callto:nameornumber ====> Call the specified Skype Name or phone number.

/shutdown ====> Close Skype.

/secondary ====> Allows you to start an additional skype.exe instance.

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