How To Stop The New Outlook From Automatically Installing

Anonymous
2024-10-09T19:40:49+00:00

I need help please to stop the new outlook from automatically installing and replacing my windows and calendar app. I have uninstalled the new Outlook 4 times today. Every time I launch the old mail and Calendar app the new outlook automatically installs without my permission. It stops me from using the old app. This is very annoying. I don't want the new app. Is there any way to stop this from happening? Your advice would be appreciated.

Kind regards

Chris

Outlook | Windows | New Outlook for Windows | For business

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Anonymous
2024-10-16T14:59:10+00:00

What worked for me was deleting the new Outlook's executable ("olk.exe") from "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.OutlookForWindows".

Once it's gone, it can't forcibly launch anymore when you open Windows Mail.

You first need to take ownership of the "WindowsApps" folder, then after deleting/renaming the .exe, restore the ownership back to "TrustedInstaller" (to prevent any potential issue down the line).

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Credit for original solution (deleting olk.exe):

https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/1g1ffst/block_the_windows_11_outlook_app/

Detailed instructions on changing ownership:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/restore-windowsapps-permissionss-to/464e65c1-6690-493b-8cf6-c85a5ac5468a

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-11T08:49:45+00:00

    The same problem.

    I am completely satisfied with the regular Mail app, and Outlook closes and replaces it without my knowledge. Why was I deprived of the right to choose? Whether this is my PC or not?!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-11T20:56:35+00:00

    Microsoft doesn't give a cr@p about what any of us want and complaining here wont be heard by anyone that really matters at MS.

    That's why I can tell you my work around and not fear that MS will shut it down. But if they do, then we'll know they're listening but they just don't give a f&^k.

    Once you get the Mail app up by deleting Outlook (new) then quickly opening Mail, leave it running. Do not close it. Outlook (new) will reinstall but it will not replace Mail if it's left open. Don't turn off your computer either, just put it to sleep.

    Thanks MS. You su8k!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-10T05:19:55+00:00

    I don't see a settings.json. There's only callback.txt and correlation.json.

    Edit: tried removing correlation.json but it got put back in once outlook reinstalled.

    Edit2: did the same with the migration folder and it got put back as well...don't think deleting any settings.json would work anyways.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-16T17:11:41+00:00

    In my system Outlook New is an unauthorised piece of software as I have uninstalled it around 25 times last year.

    I regard it as a virus and Microsoft is the produce of it.

    I think at this time and age we should seek suing Microsoft.

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