Outlook Update Alert! Navigating the New Outlook App on Windows
Microsoft is rolling out the new Outlook app to Windows 10 devices, and this guide provides the essential steps to manage the installation. Whether you want to uninstall it, prevent automatic installs, or remove the "Try New Outlook" toggle, we've got you covered.
The new Outlook app is a web-based version of the classic program. This guide will empower you to control the transition and keep your preferred Outlook experience. This is especially important as the new Outlook app is set to automatically install in the near future.
Uninstall How to Remove the Forcefully Installed New Outlook App
If the new Outlook app has already been installed on your Windows 10 or 11 device, you can quickly uninstall it using a simple PowerShell command. Here's how:
Open PowerShell as Administrator. You can do this by right-clicking the Start button and selecting 'Terminal (Admin)' or 'PowerShell (Admin)'. Then, run the following command:
The PowerShell command will immediately remove the new Outlook app from your system. Restart your computer to ensure all remnants are gone.
Registry Script Disable Automatic Installation with a Ready-Made Script
For ease of use, we've created a ready-made Registry script to disable the automatic installation of the new Outlook app. This method simplifies the process, applying all the required tweaks automatically.
Download the provided ZIP file. Extract it using 7-Zip or a similar archive utility. Run the extracted .REG file. Accept the confirmation prompt. The new Outlook app will no longer automatically install on your device.
The ZIP file also contains an UNDO file, enabling you to revert the changes and allow automatic installation if desired.
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PowerShell Command
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Advanced Users Manual Registry Tweaks (Optional)
For advanced users, here's how to manually implement the Registry tweaks.
Method 1: Hide or Remove the "Try New Outlook" Toggle Option: Hide the toggle button to prevent accidental installations.
Method 2: Prevent Automatic Forced Installation: This prevents future installations of the new Outlook app.
Method 3: Block Automatic Migration in Microsoft 365: If you have a Microsoft 365 account, prevent the automatic switch to the new Outlook.
Take Control Final Thoughts and Next Steps
By following these steps, you can successfully prevent the automatic installation of the new Outlook app and maintain control over your Windows experience. Remember to back up your registry before making changes.
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