How to disable "Send an Instant Message"

[Guest]

We are using WinXp SP2 and Windows Messenger 5.1

How can i disable "Send an Instant Message" by using a Registry Key? I found
the disable Keys for Video or File Transfer but not for disableing "Send an
Instant Message".

Thanks for Help

 

[William Arias III - [MVP]]

Consisdering that sending instant messages is the primary function of
Windows Messenger, I would assume that you would not be able to do this. You
can disable a specific service in Windows Messenger, such as Exchange 2000
IM, Communications Service or .Net Messenger Service.

Exhcange 2000:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client\
{83D4679E-B6D7-11D2-BF36-00C04FB90A03}

Communications:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client\
{83D4679F-B6D7-11D2-BF36-00C04FB90A03}

..Net Messenger:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client\
{9b017612-c9f1-11d2-8d9f-0000f875c541}

REG_DWORD 1 will disable and REG_DWORD 0 will enable.

Honestly don't think you can just remove the Send an Instant Message
however.

 

[Guest]

Yes i know that it sounds a litte bit crazy but i really searching for a
solution to disable the "Send an Instant Message" feature. I would use
Windows Messenger just for Status Information in connection with our
telephone solution ephone. I would like to disable the "Send an Instant
Message" and all other features for Users.

 

[William Arias III - [MVP]]

I honestly don't think it's possible without a third party program. You
could possibly try to find a programmer who would be interested in helping
you out, otherwise, I really can't think of a solution. If you just wanna
know the status of someone there are several online "status checkers" (most
of which don't work very well, but...)...

I'll keep looking around and see what I can find.