My outlook is stuck on the new version. How to go back to classic version?

Anonymous
2024-05-01T01:35:22+00:00

My email does not have the toggle option in the top right corner to get the classic outlook back. There is no longer the old outlook in the store either. I have also tried the steps in registry editor and that didn’t work out either.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-03T20:32:52+00:00

    SAME HERE AND I AM TOTALLY DONE!

    Hi Beverly!

    I found out a couple of days ago that Microsoft is transferring Skype over to Teams. I hope this helps. I wasn't comfortable with using regedit and the app will

    Beginning March 2025, you will be able to sign into Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype credentials, and your chats and contacts will be right there ready for you. Enjoy the features you love about Skype, including free calling and messaging, as well as new features like meetings and communities, all on Teams app.

    Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available.

    https://www.skype.com/en/

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  2. Hal Hostetler MVP-Outlook 12,011 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-03T20:52:51+00:00

    Do you have Classic Outlook installed? If not, this article may help:

    You can't open classic Outlook on a new Windows PC - Microsoft Support

    If you have it, Settings > Apps > Default Apps, set Email to Outlook instead of Outlook New.

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  3. Hal Hostetler MVP-Outlook 12,011 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-03T20:57:09+00:00

    Do you have both Outlook types installed? Are both in your Start menu?

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-04T23:12:51+00:00

    I have followed the registry edit instructions above and there is no UseNewOutlook listed under the Outlook pathway preferences.

    I did not elect to have the "New" Outlook forced on me and I have 5 years' worth of work emails and subfolders that I can not now access. Please tell me how to get my old Outlook back!

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  5. Hal Hostetler MVP-Outlook 12,011 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-04T23:26:14+00:00

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