How to Prevent MSN Messenger Automatic Updates
MSN Messenger is a Windows-based communications program that allows you to chat with individuals via the Internet. The program is similar to Yahoo! Chat and other stand-alone chat programs. The program is available for Windows 95 through Windows 7, but new versions of the application are part of the Windows Live suite of communications programs. Like other Windows programs, MSN Messenger frequently accesses your Internet connection for automatic updates to its core program. You can prevent the program from automatically updating.
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Instructions
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Open the command prompt window; the process will vary depending on your version of Windows.
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Type "regedit" in the command prompt window.
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Click "OK."
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Scroll through the entries in the left pane of the "Registry Editor" screen to the entry "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\."
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Click on the "+" sign by the headings "Policies," "Microsoft," "Messenger" and "Client."
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Right-click in the pane on the right side of the "Registry Editor" screen.
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Click "New" when the submenu appears.
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Select "DWORD Value." You will see "REG_DWORD" on the right pane of the "Registry Editor" screen.
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Enter "PreventAutoUpdate" in the "New Value #1" box.
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Double click "PreventAutoUpdate."
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Assign the entry a value of "1."
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Click the "X" in the upper-right hand corner to close the "Registry Editor" screen.
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Click "Start," "Turn off Computer" and "Restart" to restart your computer.
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Tips & Warnings
Double-check your Windows Registry entries before you close the Registry Editor utility. Incorrect entries can cause the Windows operating system to not start correctly.
