# How can I block this unwanted Skype message from Bing? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Tags:** ai\ **Created:** [October 31, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342 "2023-10-31T03:54:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342/1 "2023-10-31T03:54:15Z")
On occasion, I get spam-type messages on my Skype channel. There is generally a “block this user” option, which I use. But I just got this unwanted message from Bing: > Hey, this is Bing! How can I help you today? (smileeyes) > > Ask me any type of question, like finding vegan restaurants in Cambridge, itinerary for your trip to Europe or drafting a story for curious kids. In groups, remember to mention me with @Bing. > > I’m an AI preview, so I’m still learning. Sometimes I might say something weird. Don’t get mad at me, I’m just trying to get better! > > If you want to start over, type newtopic. And if you want to give me feedback, just report a concern. (openhands) Frankly, I am uninterested, and “block this user” is all I want to do. But that does not seem to be an option here. Can a more technologically person walk me through the steps that amount to “GO AWAY”? ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342/2 "2023-10-31T04:43:42Z")
Does the information in this link help you? > [How to delete/disable Bing chatbot in Skype? - Microsoft Community](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/bing/forum/all/how-to-deletedisable-bing-chatbot-in-skype/b14ba937-6e9e-4387-b12b-65369a039dba) > > The latest version of Skype includes a very intrusive Bing chatbot. How can I get rid of it or disable it. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342/3 "2023-10-31T05:05:45Z")
It did help! While the precise advice didn’t apply, it was close enough to help me figure it out. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342/4 "2023-10-31T15:55:05Z")
I’m glad you found an answer. But do I assume correctly that just diabling Skype wouldn’t be acceptable? Because IMHO, that is the correct answer. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342/5 "2023-10-31T15:59:48Z")
Do you mean “disabling” Skype? I use it constantly, so wouldn’t want to do that. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342/6 "2023-10-31T16:16:31Z")
Ok, just clarifying. If you’re using it, obviously disabling it is not a desired approach. But a lot of folks “run” Skype with zero intention of actually using it, since it’s pre-installed in Windows and set to start at system startup. For those folks, preventing Skype from auto starting is probably the best response to all of Skype’s annoyances. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-block-this-unwanted-skype-message-from-bing/992342/7 "2023-11-01T14:19:27Z")
Not to turn this into an anti-Microsoft party or anything (I’ve generally had good experiences with their products), but I am seeing Bing (and Bing Chat) being pushed more and more in different places and promoted more aggressively; I just had to switch away from the Microsoft Launcher for Android because it wouldn’t stop nagging me about Bing (it was literally giving me popups any time I used the keyboard), and this morning the Bing Copilot beta icon appeared, completely unbidden on my Win11 taskbar and announced itself with a little tooltip popup thing. I completely understand their reasons for wanting to promote it, but I expect we’re going to see a bit more of this in the near future.