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

Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Hi Hans-GeorgSchmit,

Classic is no longer available to download.

Regarding OpenOffice, I have used it for years. However, I recently switched to LibreOffice because it work on my PC, my Mac and my iPad. It might be worth looking into.

Cheers

Answer 3

Do you have an office 365 subscription or own office desktop software? Outlook classic is included with all office suites EXCEPT for the Office for home & student version.

Answer 4

I am a Ivy tech student and I am in a Outlook class that uses outlook classic. I can't seen to get the outlook classic. Please help me.

Answer 5

You can google for - stack social office - they advertise a lower price. When I purchased from them to see if it was a volume license (not legal to be sold), it redeemed in my Microsoft account, so it's not a volume license. I asked Microsoft if it was legit and heard crickets... which usually means the same as a politician's "no comment" ie, "yes, but we don't want to talk about it."

While you can't beat the price at stack social, I recommend the subscription - it's good more than one computer (2021 is one computer only - if the computer dies, you can move it to a new one) and for the cost of one $459 user license, would give you 6 1/2 years of new versions. The subscription cards go one sale occasionally and you can stack them - redeeming them before the subscription expires, with up to 5 years on the subscription.

I recommend physical key cards to redeem (unless you buy from the Microsoft store online) as some digital purchases (such as at amazon) are tied to the seller for renewal and often harder to cancel and cannot be stacked with licenses purchased elsewhere.

The family plan can be shared with 5 others - for 6 total (each can install it on up to 5 computers).