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Disabling Microsoft Passport Reminders on XP

How can I keep Microsoft Passport reminders from appearing on my Windows XP desktop?

by Zubair Alexander

11/28/2007 -- You can prevent the Microsoft Passport reminder from popping up on your desktop by modifying the registry. Here's the procedure:

1. Click on Start, Run and type regedit.exe to start the registry editor.
2. Go to the following location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MessengerService
3. In the right-hand pane, double-click PassportBalloon.
4. Set the value under Value data to 0A to stop the reminders from popping up.

If the messages still continue to pop up, try rebooting your computer.

Zubair Alexander, MCSE, MCT, MCSA and Microsoft MVP is the founder of SeattlePro Enterprises, an IT training and consulting business. His experience covers a wide range of spectrum: trainer, consultant, systems administrator, security architect, network engineer, author, technical editor, college instructor and public speaker. Zubair holds more than 25 technical certifications and Bachelor of Science degrees in Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Information Systems. His Web site, www.techgalaxy.net, is dedicated to technical resources for IT professionals. Zubair may be reached at .

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