Registry hack to disable File Transfer Option for users

[Gregg Cannon]

Is there a way through the Windows Registry to disable
File Transfer capabilties. We want to prevent certains
users from within the office from sending and receiving
files via Windows Messenger.

Thanks
Gregg

 

[KeithXP]

Try this:
To disable the file transfer facility within Windows Messenger:

a.. Use a registry editing tool to navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client


b.. Insert a value with the following details:
Data Type: DWORD
Value Name: DisableFileTransfer
Value: 1


c.. Reboot your machine for the change to take effect
Note: This tweak can be applied on a per-user basis by making the above
change to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive instead

Keith