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How to Download the Old Classic Outlook App on Windows 11
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March 6, 2025

How to Download the Old Classic Outlook App on Windows 11

Microsoft has started the automatic migration of classic Outlook users to its new web-based Outlook Progressive Web App (PWA), removing the option to revert to the classic version for many users. The classic Outlook app is still available for download via the Microsoft Store, and users can install it by accessing the Microsoft Store link, clicking "View in Store," and then "Install." To block automatic transitions to the new Outlook app, users need to modify a Registry entry by opening "Registry Editor," navigating to the specified path, changing the value of "UseNewOutlook" to 0, and restarting their PC. Additionally, Microsoft has removed WordPad from Windows 11, leading to discontent among some users.
How to restore the WordPad text editor in Windows 11 - gHacks Tech News
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October 8, 2024

How to restore the WordPad text editor in Windows 11 – gHacks Tech News

Microsoft has begun a gradual rollout of its 2024 feature update for Windows 11, which includes increased integration of artificial intelligence, support for Wi-Fi 7, and the introduction of Sudo for Windows. Notably, the update removes the WordPad text editor entirely, along with three essential files associated with it: Wordpad.exe, wordpadfilter.dll, and write.exe. Users are advised to use Notepad for basic text editing and Microsoft Word for rich text documents. WordPad is no longer under development and will not receive updates or security patches. To restore WordPad, users can download a verified software package from certain websites, which includes the necessary files. Microsoft’s decision to remove WordPad is speculated to be aimed at redirecting development resources and promoting Microsoft Office products.
How to restore WordPad in Windows 11
Winsage
June 25, 2024

How to restore WordPad in Windows 11

To restore WordPad in Windows 11, copy WordPad files from a pre-Windows 11 version to the target system, create a shortcut on the desktop, paste it in the Start Menu, and pin it to the Start menu or taskbar. To make WordPad the default app for supported formats, right-click on the file, select Open With, choose WordPad, and set it as the default app. Alternatively, go to Settings > Apps > Default apps, select the file format, choose WordPad, and set it as the default app.
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