How to block access to messenger

[ordisecours]

We want to block access ( or installation ) of Messenger on some PC of our company . some PC is running windows 2000 and others W98.

If you get easy tips, you will be welcome...

..._ - _ - every trouble shooting begin with power ON !! we always forgot one day. HAVE A NICE DAY.

 

[BionicJohn]

Press the keytabs WIN + [R] simultaneously.
In the appearing run field, enter the following command line.

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

Should work with copy'n'paste also. After pressing ENTER you'll get an error message you can ignore.

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[ordisecours]

thank for the tips, BigJohnD.

I tried it, it is removing messenger; fine , but after I can reinstall again Messenger ( msn / yahoo), is there a way to block the INSTALLATION process of a program ?

What do you think if i try to include your command in autoexec.bat ?

Or is MESSENGER using a specific port, than i can restricted it trough firewall some way ?


..._ - _ - every trouble shooting begin with power ON !! we always forgot one day. HAVE A NICE DAY.

 

[BionicJohn]

It's fairly easy in WinXP

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302089

but I'm not sure how to apply that to Win98/Win2K

I'm not even sure if the blunt instrument of deleting/renaming msmsgs.inf would work.

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[jimp56]

maybe you can add the messenger setup file to your antivirus' blocked applications list?

 

[ordisecours]

THANK a lot , to all, you are super!

I wil try all your tips next week, I will give you a follow-up soon,



..._ - _ - every trouble shooting begin with power ON !! we always forgot one day. HAVE A NICE DAY.

 

[BionicJohn]

This page - How to Disable Windows Messenger - should help too.

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[nicksims]

BigJohnD-
One question. I tried your link. What do you think about this...

When I right click on "Messenger" as per the directions, I get a description on the left. Part of this description says "This service is not related to Windows Messenger."

The directions on the site/link are all about disabling Windows Messenger. What am I not understanding?

Thanks.
Nick

 

[BionicJohn]

Hi, Nick,

Although the name of the service is similar, Messenger Service in Windows XP is not related to instant messaging programs such as Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger.

Disabling instant messaging programs will not prevent Messenger Service spam on your computer.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/administration/communications/msgrspam.asp

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[nicksims]

Now I see. Thank you for clarifying the difference.

Thank you.

Nick.

 

[ReddLefty]

Read the following posts:

The ONLY way to completly block MSN Messenger is at the firewall level.

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