CliveS
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I have decided to start a new thread as opposed to continuing the old thread http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122680 I hope to give every one a chance to read this.
So here we go:
Use Group Policy Editor to Alter Messenger Behavior / XP Pro Version
A method of dealing with Messenger is available via Group Policy Editor (GPE) which can be started with the gpedit.msc command in the Run dialog. Identical settings are available for either Computer Configuration or User Configuration. If you want the policy to be computer wide, use Computer Configuration and all users will be equally affected. To set individual user policy, use the User Configuration section.
Under Local Computer Policy, navigate to Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Messenger in whatever section you previously determined was appropriate. There will be two settings in the right window pane.
*
Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run.
*
Do not automatically start Windows messenger initially.
Double click the appropriate setting to open the box where changes may be implemented. Close GPE and reboot.
A word about Outlook
Outlook can slow down if the setting in Outlook for "Enable Instant Messaging in Microsoft Outlook" was checked. Outlook trys to start Messenger and having it disallowed in GPE causes a slowdown. Removing the checkmark from the "Enable Instant Messaging in Microsoft Outlook" option
It is possible this same scenario may play out in other applications that have the ability to access Messenger automatically. Just something to keep in mind if you experience an unexpected slowdown.
Good luck and Safe Riding
CliveS
So here we go:
Use Group Policy Editor to Alter Messenger Behavior / XP Pro Version
A method of dealing with Messenger is available via Group Policy Editor (GPE) which can be started with the gpedit.msc command in the Run dialog. Identical settings are available for either Computer Configuration or User Configuration. If you want the policy to be computer wide, use Computer Configuration and all users will be equally affected. To set individual user policy, use the User Configuration section.
Under Local Computer Policy, navigate to Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Messenger in whatever section you previously determined was appropriate. There will be two settings in the right window pane.
*
Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run.
*
Do not automatically start Windows messenger initially.
Double click the appropriate setting to open the box where changes may be implemented. Close GPE and reboot.
A word about Outlook
Outlook can slow down if the setting in Outlook for "Enable Instant Messaging in Microsoft Outlook" was checked. Outlook trys to start Messenger and having it disallowed in GPE causes a slowdown. Removing the checkmark from the "Enable Instant Messaging in Microsoft Outlook" option
It is possible this same scenario may play out in other applications that have the ability to access Messenger automatically. Just something to keep in mind if you experience an unexpected slowdown.
Good luck and Safe Riding
CliveS
