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
    2025-04-08T17:29:17+00:00

    OMG !!! THANK YOU !!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-14T15:32:01+00:00

    je n'ai pas Windows 12. Mais j'ai résolu le problème en installant la version en anglais cité plus haut. en suite j'ai fais une mise à jour office. et outlook classic est apparu en français. Donc pour moi tout est bon.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-12T16:41:06+00:00

    I have resolved the problem of getting Outlook Classic to run under Windows 12.

    First delete the new version of Outlook that comes with Office under Win 12.

    Go online and find and download Outlook Classic (yes, it is there).

    Download iCloud and load it. Turn on the Sync with Mail button. It will not actually sync but will turn itself off.

    Install the freshly downloaded Outlook Classic.

    ***Now reboot

    Open Outlook Classic and it should come back to life. If the new version is still on your system, it will not work. You MUST delete the new version.

    Having followed the above steps, I now have Outlook Classic working on two Dell Win 12 computers (laptop, desktop) and full access to a shared Calendar on two different iPhones. Color coded categories have disappeared. But the content is there, and i have my Contacts synced on everything.

    I consider the new Outlook to be a disaster. Classic works fine with iCloud and my iPhones.

    POW

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-12T01:22:15+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.

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