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

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
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

Was this answer helpful?

100+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

89 additional answers

Sort by: Oldest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-16T15:54:56+00:00

    The new old classic that downloads is not much better than the new outlook. I have gone back to looking in my online account for Earthlink not outlook. I use to be able to have both my gmail and earthlink acounts together in outlook. Now it is just not the same and I cannot send emails in the classic but have to go to the new outlook.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-16T15:58:18+00:00

    The new old classic that downloads is not much better than the new outlook. I have gone back to looking in my online account for Earthlink not outlook. I use to be able to have both my gmail and earthlink acounts together in outlook. Now it is just not the same and I cannot send emails in the classic but have to go to the new outlook.

    The link provided by Microsoft for downloading the classic version never worked for me until about 2 weeks ago. I have now gone back to classic and also reestablished by comcast pop3 email folders in it. I'm largely back to where I wanted to be. If you haven't tried recently to go back to classic, you might want to try again.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-16T18:28:03+00:00

    It's blackmail I have to purchase I neither want , need or afford. Just to read junk mail, phishing scams and people who get a laugh out of sending viruses and ransom ware . Some of us are pensioners, this is not right I've paid enough . to keep my laptop secure

    If you cant debug new hotmail then give us office and a working outlook out of microsofts pockets

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2024-12-16T19:10:29+00:00

    The new classic outlook is still not the same as the old classic outlook. I finally quit using Outlook and did my email online. I did not like either the new outlook or the new classic.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments