How to stop Windows 8 from automatically signing into MSN?

Question

In the Metro environment I have the Messaging app, and it automatically signs to MSN, which I do not want. How can I turn off this feature?

Solution 1

Open the Charms (move your mouse to the upper right corner or press Win + I) while you are inside of the Messaging app and click on Settings, then Options. Move the slider to the left to permanently sign off.

However this will sign you out of both MSN and Facebook.

Solution 2

If you choose "Settings" (swipe from the right, or press WIN+I), and choose "Permissions" there is are options for "Notifications" and "Lock Screen".

If you turn off those options, the app should not connect to anything unless you explicitly open it.

Comments

[keling]

That will make it stop from logging in to other services too. Then, you won't be able to fully utilize services such as the Windows Store.