How do I permanently disable MSN chat in Outlook?

Anonymous
2013-03-19T04:51:55+00:00

I never wanted to be able to use the MSN chat while checking my emails. I was able to disable it via hotmail but now this option is gone. The only thing it lets me do is turn invisible. It doesn't let me log out of the chat without that also logging me out of my inbox. Please fix this or let me know how I turn the chat feature off without resorting to an ad blocker. Thanks!

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Settings

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
2013-04-09T06:42:02+00:00

Hi CarolineASD,

We apologize for the delayed response to your concern as we are now having a high volume of support request from customers. We appreciate your effort in sharing your thoughts to our feedback page.

Rest assured that Microsoft is reviewing what customer's have posted there to consider the features that should be added in the new Outlook interface for product development. Currently, we don't have an option to turn off automatic log in to Messenger, you can just turn your profile as "Invisible" while checking your emails.

Your patience to this matter is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Was this answer helpful?

1 person found this answer helpful.
0 comments

56 additional answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2017-08-10T18:37:29+00:00

    Change the dam thing.  make it an option you know that thing called

    CHOICE

    i dont want to have default people bugging me when every time i log on before i can make myself invisible.

    or turn it off manually.

    simple things like this is creating such a bitter taste in people mouths that they are looking for other platforms other than the three old schools trying to recreate the wheel and loosing the cart in the process.

    it makes me sick!

    Spot on.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-08T15:11:44+00:00

    Microsoft, What are you waiting for to fix this?

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-18T19:11:22+00:00

    Please, at least try to think outside of the narrow range of cut and paste responses which you and your colleagues continue to regurgitate without a trace of embarrassment.  I'm inclined to think you're all just bots ... but definitely not cleverbots.

    I came to Outlook.com to escape the clutches of Google.  You know, how they force Google+ down everyone's throat, the YouTube disaster they are stubbornly ploughing on with.  So, I came here and now I'm getting Facebook and Skype in my face.  I do not DO Facebook.  Because I'm a Web Dev and I know what goes on, and that this current obsession with sharing and linking EVERYTHING we do on line has ruined the internet.  Seriously.  It is the simplest matter for any code monkey, myself included to have a one click, permanent opt-out for the offending items.  Jeez, you're Microsoft and you don't know how to do that.  I'll tell you what, set up a remote desktop session and I'll do it for you, no charge. 

    You are abusing people by simply cutting and pasting the same trite and tired responses time after time after time.  And you are abusing them by lying to them by saying these annoyances cannot be simply opted out of.  But then, you aren't really people are you. 

    Your patience is highly appreciated.

    Thank you.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2013-03-21T06:23:10+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your concern here in this forum. I understand that you do not want to use the messenger on your Outlook.com account. There is no option for you to disable it permanently though.

    If you have suggestions on how we can improve our product better, we would like to hear it from you. Please write on our feedback page. Visit the link below:

    Feedback page

    Let us know if you have further concerns.

    Regards,

    Ma. Camille T.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments