Disable Windows Messenger for XP Home / XP Pro

  • Section(s): Disable - Hide , Network
  • Published on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified on Apr 20, 2004.
  • Last Modified by Wayne Maples.
  • Rated 3 out of 5 based on 22 votes.
To disable Windows Messenger 4.5 or later for Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro:

Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client
Name: PreventRun
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1 disabled

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