Classic Outlook - Until when will it be supported & available for use?

"In a couple of years it will be very different to the product at the point of release."

Somehow I find this more terrifying than reassuring. :(

At work, we cannot see other's calendars with the Classic version. Is Microsoft making changes so we are forced to use the new version?

I was able to simply search for "Outlook" and it came up with "Outlook (New)" and "Outlook (Classic)". I right-clicked on the Outlook (Classic) app and pinned it to my Taskbar. So now this new icon opens the Classic Outlook directly.

Hi,

I really hope Microsoft pays attention to all comments here and adapts the new Outlook according to the need of the users.

This way we won't have to start looking for other options.

Here’s a way to create a button that directly opens the classic version of the new Outlook on the Start Menu:

1. Locate the Classic Outlook Executable:
   • Navigate to the folder where the classic version of Outlook is installed. This is usually found in:
     • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\OUTLOOK.EXE
     • or C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\OUTLOOK.EXE for 32-bit Office.
2. Create a Shortcut:
   • Right-click on the OUTLOOK.EXE file and select "Create shortcut".
   • Move this shortcut to your desktop if it's not already there.
3. Rename the Shortcut:
   • Rename the shortcut to something like "Classic Outlook" to avoid confusion. Right-click on the shortcut, select "Rename", and enter the new name.
4. Pin the Shortcut to Start Menu:
   • Right-click on the "Classic Outlook" shortcut on your desktop.
     1. Unpin the New Outlook Icon (Optional):
        • If you want to avoid confusion, you can unpin the new Outlook icon by right-clicking on it in the Start Menu and selecting "Unpin from Start".
     2. Ensure Registry Settings:
        • This step is optional but recommended to ensure the classic version is preferred:
        • Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
        • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Preferences.
        • Find the UseNewOutlook entry and set its value to 0.
     These steps should help you create a button for the classic version of Outlook on your Start Menu, ensuring you bypass the new version.