Stop invites automatically adding onto the calendar

Question

Hello,

I have a rule set up for an external calendar to notify me when another event is added. However each one of those emails comes attached with an invite, which automatically adds to my outlook calendar.

Is there a way to stop this from happening? Not just from this one email but any event invitation that it doesn't appear in my calendar until I accept?

Answer 1

Microsoft Moderator. I have been doing everything that you recommended for over a year. All my adjustments are in line with your recommendations. Nothing seems to work except when I find the originating email ... I delete it ... and I empty the folder ... and I purge the email so it cannot be recovered.

TODAY< HOWEVER> ... that solution does not work ... and the invitation persists in my Outlook calendar ... even though the originating email can no longer be found.

THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

IF YOU DO NOT REPAIR THIS PROBLEM AND FIND A WAY FOR ME TO PREVENT EVERY INVITATION FROM GETTING ON TO MY CALENDAR, THEN I WILL HAVE TO STOP USING OUTLOOK MAIL AND OUTLOOK CALENDAR. You guys are not the only servers in town.

Answer 2

Again, Microsoft took it upon itself to interfere with personal settings. I should not have to opt-out but should be able to opt in for their "innovations"! Back to old outlook.

Answer 3

Why is this setting called "Automatically process meeting requests and responses to meeting requests and polls"?

This implies that automatic responses to invitations are sent, which I believe is not the case. Or is it?

Please clarify.

Answer 4

If its an event with a time rather than all day it will even remind me even if i haven't accepted it.

Answer 5

Hello,

Thank you for posting this case in the Microsoft Community! We will be happy to help you.

May I know what version of Outlook you have What version of Outlook do I have? - Microsoft Support.

To prevent emails with event invitations from automatically adding to your Outlook calendar, follow these steps:

1. **Disable Automatic Processing of Calendar Invitations**

• In Outlook, navigate to**“File” > “Options” > “Mail”.**
• In the**“Tracking”** section, uncheck “Automatically process meeting requests and responses to meeting requests and polls”.

2. **Change Email Message Handling**

• Still in the “Mail” settings, scroll down to the “Send messages” section.
• Check “Delete meeting requests and notifications from Inbox after responding”.

3. **Modify Calendar Settings**

• Switch to your calendar view in Outlook.
• Click on “View” > “View Settings”.
• In the “Advanced View Settings” window, click**“Other Settings”.**
• Uncheck**“Automatically accept meeting requests and process cancellations”.**

By adjusting these settings, you'll regain control over which invitations are added to your calendar.

If you need further assistance or encounter any issues, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help!

Sincerely

Eleni | Microsoft Community Moderator