IM

Note   Starting with Windows 10, version 1703, this setting can no longer be used in provisioning packages. For more information on changes to the Windows Provisioning Framework, see Windows Provisioning Framework. This setting may have a Configuration Service Provider (CSP) equivalent that can be used instead. To determine if a CSP for this setting exists, see the description below.

 

IM specifies the default instant messenger application. This must be the application’s canonical name.

This setting has been deprecated in Windows® 8. The information about this deprecated setting is provided for reference only. For information about setting the default file associations, see Default Application Association Servicing Command-Line Options.

Values

im_application

Specifies the instant messenger application. im_application is a string with a maximum length of 259 characters. This must be the application’s canonical name.

For more information on canonical names, see this MSDN website.

 

This string type does not support empty elements. Do not create an empty value for this setting.

Valid configuration passes

auditUser

oobeSystem

specialize

Applies to

Windows edition x86-based devices x64-based devices
Windows 10 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education) x86 amd64

 

 

 

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