Disable Windows Messenger for XP Home / XP Pro

Registry Tip #17: Disable Windows Messenger for XP Home / XP Pro

Hits: Failed to execute CGI : Win32 Error Code = 3

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

For non-registry methods, see Control Windows Messenger in Windows XP

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