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

If you have an office license, classic Outlook is available - it should still be in the office installs but may be missing on new computers with office preinstalled. 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 3

As long as you have an office subscription, you can install it from You can't open classic Outlook on a new Windows PC - I recommend using the download version, not the store version.

Answer 4

I agree.

Answer 5

Are you sure Outlook isn't installed? It should only be missing from new computers.

Note that Outlook IS NOT included in Home & Student suite - that only has Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. If you don't have an office version that includes outlook, installing it will not help as it won't be licensed.

Use Windows key + R to open the Run command and paste the path, including the parenthesis in the run box then press Enter. (Or paste the path, not Outlook.exe in the address bar of file explorer to open the folder and look for it.)

"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 at either of those paths but new Outlook opens when you click the link, you need to disable use new Outlook switch. This is above the ribbon area on the right or in View tab > View settings > General > About Outlook. I also have a reg key you can edit to switch back to outlook.

From:

Use Classic Outlook, not New Outlook (slipstick.com)

Classic Outlook missing from new computers (slipstick.com)