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).

Useful Links:

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
    2024-11-11T15:48:35+00:00

    Charles, I share your frustration. If only there was a simple way to choose! But alas, it is not to be.

    Some have found this solution helpful. It involves downloading a batch script, right clicking it and running as administrator. If successful, it will uninstall the "New Outlook" and install a dummy version that prevents the "New Outlook" from installing again. Then hopefully, the old Mail app will work properly. It's worth a try.

    You can download it here: https://github.com/matej137/OutlookRemover

    (See Federico Roviralta's post on page 3

    ![Image](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/2768e3ec-1882-4fbd-bf38-30aba82a56e8?platform=QnA

    If you have any difficulties downloading or unzipping the the bat file, we can help.

    Kind regards

    Chris

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T14:30:07+00:00

    There is nothing in my migration file.

    As I said before make an update to this forced dictatorial update to allow a click on a button that says do not install do not ask again. Is that really so difficult for you arrogant people at Msoft. Good lord is a simple fix and yet you just don't give a damn about your customers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T09:07:27+00:00

    I totally agree with you. I detest the new outlook and I cannot afford 365! I just want my normal mail and calendar app on my PC without having to uninstall the new one every time I log on. I'm sick of it and by the sounds of it I'm one on thousands in the same boat.

    MICROSOFT YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT NEW OUTLOOK. We need to be able to uninstall it forever.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-11T02:15:01+00:00

    Wouldn't it be better if Microsoft would not be a dictator to their customers and ask permission before shoving something down our throats. This issue was totally avoidable with a do not install do not ask again button. Really is that difficult to think about the customer. By the way my computer will not run outlook.

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