Re: Block WLM or other messenger file downloads

Hi,

Blocking ports won't do anything I'm afraid. Versions of Messenger from 6.0 and above can
send files directly through the server. So, if you can connect to Messenger, you can send a
file.

Messenger also does not have any GPO options, so there's no magical registry key you can use
to specifically block Messenger file transfer.

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"MannyC" <> wrote in message
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> Im looking for a way to block the ability of downloading files thru WLM or
> any other messenger version. Our users are permited to use messenger but we
> need to block any files coming thru this IM. Does anyone know wich ports to
> close (if any) for preventing downloads?
> Thx
> --
> MaC