How to disable "Automatically Start Lync When I log on to windows" option in Lync 2010 client?

Question

I am deploying this client to a Terminal Server that will be used by many users. Anytime a new user logs on to this server, the profile will be created and Lync will try to start. The users will then have to go to the settings/options and turn this off if this annoys them (which i know it will)

How can i turn this off on a server so this option is not presented to the users?

 

Thanks

Answer 1

To do this via Group Policy the communicator.adm template can be used to control the following setting:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Communicator\AutoRunWhenLogonToWindows
REG_DWORD
Value = 0

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Jeff Schertz, Microsoft Solutions Architect - Polycom | MVP | MCITP: Enterprise Messaging | MCTS: OCS

Answer 2

Hi Jeff,

I dont see any way you can control via Group Policy.

Answer 3

The "Launch Microsoft Lync First Run" selection has two options, one including autolaunch one without.  It would certainly be more clear if First Run and autolaunch were completely separated.

Answer 4

I've updated the administrative template and made it available for download. Please read it here: http://www.reijling.nl/?p=876

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Microsoft minded UC specialist - http://www.reijling.nl