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
    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.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-04-05T19:12:36+00:00

    I have to admit it is beyond me why this feature does not already exist, but okay. I have submitted a suggestion.

    Could you please tell me what I am supposed to do in the meantime? I never even wanted outlook and now I am forced to use it, and in the process it is once again logging in on msn for me just because I check my emails. I JUST want to check my emails. Is there any way to do that?

    I admit I am starting to get REALLY pissed off at this. Every so often the problem resurfaces and I once again have to try to figure out how to disable automatic msn. Stop force-invading my email-privacy. Let me check my emails in peace.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-23T14:16:34+00:00

    I agree it is very annoying, I was checking my emails and got a skype message from a friend on my outlook mail screen whilst at work. I don't want to chat whilst checking my emails, if I want to chat I'll log into Skype when I want to.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-07-24T16:57:56+00:00

    Hi kevcad,

    I understand that you do not want receive Skype messages for your Outlook.com account, let me assist you with your concern.

    Please be informed that currently there is no option for removing or disabling your Skype instant messages, as a workaround for now you can try switching your profile status to "Invisible" so that instant messages will not be received or lessened.

    Your patience is highly appreciated.

    Thank you,

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