How do I install Microsoft outlook on windows 11?

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Are you trying to use Outlook Classic (desktop app) or the new Outlook app?

Windows 11 sometimes shows the new Outlook by default, and it may not open.

If you want Outlook Classic, try this:

• Try installing Outlook Classic by downloading it here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/install-or-reinstall-classic-outlook-on-a-windows-pc-5c94902b-31a5-4274-abb0-b07f4661edf5
• Adjust the language if needed, then click "Download" to get the link.

If you're referring to Outlook New app instead, let me know.

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On Windows 11 there are two main Outlook options: the new Outlook for Windows app (from Microsoft Store) and classic Outlook (part of Microsoft 365/Office). The question and tags match the new Outlook for Windows scenario, so the steps below focus on that.

1. Confirm Windows version
   • New Outlook from Microsoft Store requires Windows 10 version 17763.0 or later; Windows 11 meets this requirement, so proceed to install.
2. Install new Outlook from Microsoft Store
   • Open the Microsoft Store app on Windows.
   • Use this Store entry: Get new Outlook: ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NRX63209R7B.
   • In Microsoft Store, select Get.
   • Wait for the download and installation to complete, then select Open.
   • If accounts are not added automatically, follow the prompts in the app to add an email account.
3. If clicking Outlook does nothing (installation blocked) If selecting Try the new Outlook in classic Outlook or clicking Outlook from Start does nothing, policies or system settings may be blocking the MSIX app installation: a. Check Group Policy (requires admin rights)
   • Open Run (Win+R), type gpedit.msc, press Enter.
   • Go to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → App package Deployment.
   • Ensure these policies are set to Not configured:
     • Prevent non-admin users from installing packaged Windows apps
     • Allow all trusted apps to install
   • If Allow all trusted apps to install is disabled, the new Outlook app installation fails. Apply changes and retry opening or installing Outlook.
   b. Check firewall and proxy access to Microsoft Store
   • Ensure the firewall or proxy is not blocking:
     • https://res.cdn.office.net
     • https://res.cdn.office.net/nativehost/5mttl/installer/
   • After allowing these, retry installing from Microsoft Store or launching new Outlook.
   c. Check security software blocking executables in temp
   • Some security tools (AppLocker, antivirus, Group Policy, non-Microsoft security software) can block executables in %TEMP%.
   • Classic Outlook downloads NewOutlookInstaller.exe to %TEMP% and runs it; if blocked, the toggle or shortcut appears to do nothing.
   • Configure security software to allow executables in the user temp directory, then try again.
4. If Microsoft Store is blocked in the environment
   • When Store access is disabled by an organization, install new Outlook using the Office CDN installer (requires admin):
     1. Download the .exe installer from https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2207851.
     2. Launch PowerShell 7 as administrator.
     3. Navigate to the folder containing Setup.exe.
     4. Run:

                .\Setup.exe --provision true --quiet --start-*
        

     • This provisions new Outlook for all users on the device.
5. If Microsoft Store is available and PowerShell is preferred
   • Install via Windows Package Manager (winget):
     1. Open Terminal (or PowerShell) on Windows 11.
     2. Run:

                winget install -i -e --id=9NRX63209R7B --source=msstore --accept-package-agreements
        

     3. After installation, launch Outlook from Start → All apps.

If, after these steps, Outlook still does nothing when opened, an administrator should review Group Policy and registry-based app deployment restrictions as described above, then retry the Store or winget installation.

References:

• Start using new Outlook for Windows
• Outlook for Windows: The Future of Mail, Calendar, and People on Windows 11
• Resolve installation issues in the new Outlook for Windows