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I'm using Windows 8 with the Metro Messaging app. I can't work out how to block messenger spam, there doesn't seem to be an option either within the app or within the online live account settings. I'm getting at least 4 a day from random people who are not on my contact list.

Any help appreciated! I can only find guides online for the desktop app version of messaging.

EDIT: Just to clarify, I'm using Windows 8 on a Laptop - I think its Windows 8 Home or Professional version.

Robotnik
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hellomynameisjoel
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As mentioned in the Messaging app for Windows FAQ:

How do I block people from sending me messages?

You can't block people from the Messaging app—the app's just a hub that helps you stay in touch with your Messenger and Facebook friends.

To delete a Messenger contact or prevent them from reaching you, go to your contact list online and tap or click their name.

To block Facebook friends, go to Facebook's privacy section online.

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Karan
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I know it's the answer nobody likes, but one of the easiest and simplest ways to deal with any kind of spam is to get a new e-mail address, username, phone number, whatever.

If you're getting that many messages a day, some real creeps have your info, best to abandon the account and start over with one they don't know about.

The only other alternative is to see if these is some way you can get a filter to allow ONLY people YOU approve to contact you, I don't know if windows 8 messaging has that feature or not.

MDT Guy
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Sadly I can't manage to get the Windows 8 phone emulator to download thus preventing me from seeing what you see. From what I can recommend however is that you try doing this

Settings -> Privacy -> settings -> find something like "Friends only". This should help. If it didn't tell me and I'll continue to attempt to get this emulator to download. Somehow the servers are down...

Griffin
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It is reported that this problem does not seem to exist after the move to Skype.

If you are not already using Skype, and Skype is an acceptable solution, install Skype and see :
How to permanently disable the Messaging App in Windows 8.

In any case, if you are using the Messaging app, it will be officially retired by April 8, 2013.

harrymc
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