How do I download the "Classic" version of Outlook to my computer?

Anonymous
2024-08-17T23:38:36+00:00

How do I download the "Classic" version of Outlook to my computer? My web hosting service who also supports my email address does not support Microsoft's New cloud-based Outlook app and therefore I need to use the Classic version. I have already downloaded my Microsoft 365 applications to a new computer and cannot figure out how to revert back to Classic Outlook. Thank you for your help.

-Darren

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Diane Poremsky MVP 17,531 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2024-08-18T00:39:37+00:00

Is Outlook installed? Outlook.exe is here - you can use Windows key + R to open the Run command and paste the path, including the parenthesis in the run box then press Enter.

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\OUTLOOK.EXE"

if you use 32-bit Office, it is here -

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\OUTLOOK.EXE"

If Outlook is installed and new Outlook opens when you click the link, see Use Classic Outlook, not New Outlook (slipstick.com)

If it is not installed, you can download Outlook here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/you-can-t-open-classic-outlook-on-a-new-windows-pc-5c94902b-31a5-4274-abb0-b07f4661edf5

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-14T03:47:26+00:00

    Diane,

    Today I had to reset my computer to due to a recent update MS had and my computer was not happy with it. That said, I have attempted multiple times today to download the old 'classic' version of outlook and all I get is the new version. I've tried your suggestions and I cant get it the dang thing to work. I've even gone to slipstick.com per your suggestion and nothing is working. I previously had the classic installed on this computer. I'm really frustrated. I would really appreciate some guidance. Thank you in advance!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-13T23:19:43+00:00

    not helpful not computer savvy enough to follow your direction

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-11T20:27:11+00:00

    avisa al

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-02-05T21:09:34+00:00

    Got it -- thx 1000000!

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