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
    2017-08-10T11:09:31+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!

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-31T22:32:34+00:00

    **** answer!

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-04-25T19:02:52+00:00

    "invisible" isn't a valid option,  when the wind blows the status is back to online.

    we put people on the moon.... chat can't be disabled ???

    Lets be serious here for a moment.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-10-31T19:39:58+00:00

    Problem solved. I no longer use MSN Outlook. Gmail lets you turn off chat.

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