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

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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
    2024-11-11T20:52:44+00:00

    We should not have to be computer programmers or technicians to fix this issue. Many are not comfortable with tinkering with the software or registry. MS needs to simply STOP reinstalling an unwanted program/app. Why isn't MS adding to this conversation? Why does MS remain SILENT, and not acknowledge the issue?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T20:51:44+00:00

    We should not have to be computer programmers or technicians to fix this issue. Many are not comfortable with tinkering with the software or registry. MS needs to simply STOP reinstalling an unwanted program/app. Why isn't MS adding to this conversation? Why does MS remain SILENT, and not acknowledge the issue?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T18:55:06+00:00

    RachL2, I hope you manage to find a solution that works for you. In this thread there were several possible solutions mentioned. Please see my post dated November 6 for a summary. The solutions work! Now, we can use the old mail app without interference from the "New Outlook".

    I mentioned the "Outlook remover method" that uses a batch file my reply to Charles as it's perhaps the simplest method.

    Kind regards

    Chris

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T17:43:53+00:00

    Hi Chris, interesting information. I am not bad when it comes to tech but some of what you've described is a little confusing to me..but I will try and give it a go. I have been in touch with Microsoft today, to again, try and get rid of the new outlook. I have uninstalled it 4 times today (nothing new there lol) but after a restart of the computer, new outlook is back again. The Microsoft agent did delete it and uninstall it but again as normal it came back. I don't think anyone is going to be able to EVER remove the New Outlook 😕

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