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  1. January 13th, 2006, 09:56 PM #1
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    prevent msn messenger install

    Operation systems XP Home and Pro.
    Is there a way to prevent users from installing msn messenger other then giving users a limited account?

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  2. January 13th, 2006, 11:38 PM #2
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    Not that I know of. You could try blocking all the sites that you can download msn msgr from, with a hosts file.
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  3. January 14th, 2006, 01:32 AM #3
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    The best way that I'm aware of to is setup a limited type user account for both XP Home and XP Pro. However, you can still use webmessenger.msn.com without even installing the program.
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  4. January 14th, 2006, 02:03 AM #4
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    Then you need to block that site with a hosts file. But windows messenger is part of XP, so they'll still have access to that.
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    Or, glue this note and pic on the monitors:
    You are being monitored and recorded by multiple cameras 24/7/365.

    If you even attempt to install MSN Messenger you will be shot on sight.

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  7. January 15th, 2006, 01:25 PM #6
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    I like the last one.
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  8. January 15th, 2006, 01:44 PM #7
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