Do you share a computer with another ICQ user or have multiple ICQ accounts? Have you ever wondered if it's possible to run multiple instances of ICQ at the same time, on the same computer, without resorting to resource hogs like Trillian? If so, the answer is yes! This ICQ supported feature is disabled by default but a simple registry edit can enable it. Click "Read More" to find out how...
You can opt to edit the registry manually or use a utility program that will do the edit for you. Registry edits should be considered for the advanced computer user. Always make a backup of your registry before making changes.
You can find a utility program that will make the change for you at the following URL:
http://www.lebeausoftware.org/ (Products>Applications>ICQLaunch)
or
You can manually edit the registry via the following procedure:
1) Click on "Start" then "Run" from the pop-up menu. The Run window will appear and within it a text field. Type "regedit" (without the quotes) into the text field. Click "Ok"
2.) Click on the + sign beside the folder: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
3.) Click on the + sign beside the folder: Software
4.) Click on the + sign beside the folder: Mirabilis
5.) Click on the + sign beside the folder: ICQ
6.) Click on the Folder: DefaultPrefs
7.) Click on "Edit" -> then "New" from the pop-up menu -> then "String Value" from the sub menu.
8.) You will see a new value called "New Value #1" in the name column. Rename this value: MultiInstance
9.) Dbbl click on "MultiInstance"
10.) In the Value Data text window enter: Yes
11.) Click "Ok".
12.) Exit The registry.
