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!

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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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-12-07T02:47:57+00:00

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-10-05T07:38:28+00:00

    Hi Big Yan,

    You're very welcome, I totally agree with what you are saying and hope that the instructions found via the blog will resolve this issue, I'll try the instructions myself via the blog when I have a few minutes.

    Regards,

    RocknRollTim

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-05T00:48:08+00:00

    Thanks for sharing this.

    It's awful that after all this time all that has been done by the company is further entrench the messenger features as opposed to give users any choice in opting out. Outlook has become worse for me now that it jumps out and in of opened emails while trying to load the messenger feature with the recent updates. Every friggin time. It's ridiculous that people have to resort to an app. I'm hoping this will help me finally have a simple and enjoyable experience while accessing my email.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-10-04T23:18:41+00:00

    I've found a nice Chrome Extension plug-in that completely removes Messenger related <div> elements from the rendered HTML page, so when this option becomes available, we'll all be glad and will be able to use our e-mail service just as it should have been made from the start... as an e-mail service.

    Regards,

    Milan

    Hi Milan,

    Please can you tell us the name of the Chrome Extension plug-in.

    Thanks,

    RocknRollTim

    More info about this can be found using the following link http://twigstechtips.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hotmailliveoutlookcom-how-to-disable.html, instructions can be adapted for all major browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome and the plugin is also available for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome.

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