Re: Stop the 'New Version' message



Greetings,

This only works with Windows Messenger. There's no way to disable the notifications in newer
versions of Messenger including MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger.

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"D@ny" <dany85@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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jonmac wrote:
I keep getting a message that there is a new version of Messenger do
I want to download. I click no do not ask me for 2 weeks or what
ever BUT I don't ever want the new version - I am happy with the one
I have - How do I permanently stop this warning? Help anyone!

John, Netherlands

There is this article:
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/264472/en-us
XFOR: How to Configure Instant Messaging Client System Policy Settings

But adding the DisableUpdates string could no work.
Regards
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