335-Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run

Computer/User Node :

   MACHINE

Policy Path :

   Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Messenger

Supported on :

   At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003 family

Help/Explain Text :

   Allows you to disable Windows Messenger. If you enable this setting, Windows Messenger will not run. If you disable or do not configure this setting, Windows Messenger can be used. Note: If you enable this setting, Remote Assistance also cannot use Windows Messenger. Note: This setting is available under both Computer Configuration and User Configuration. If both are present, the Computer Configuration version of this setting takes precedence.

Registry Settings :

  HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client!PreventRun