This wikiHow teaches you how to permanently remove Microsoft Outlook and all its components from a Windows or Mac computer.
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Method 1 of 2: On Windows Computer
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu on the computer
Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the desktop to open the “Start” menu.
Alternatively, click the magnifying glass icon in the lower-left corner of the screen to perform a search
Step 2. Type Programs and Features into the keyboard
The most suitable search result is the "Programs and Features" tool from the Control Panel.
Step 3. Click Programs and Features in the list of search results
A new window will open showing all the programs installed on the computer.
Step 4. Click Microsoft Office on the list of programs
Locate the Microsoft Office program package in the list, then click its name to select it.
You can click the " Name ” at the top of the list to sort all programs alphabetically.
Step 5. Click the Change button at the top of the list
This button is next to the “ Uninstall ” at the top of the program list. The Microsoft Office installation tutorial will open in a new window.
Step 6. Select Add or Remove Features
With this option, you can customize Office program packages and remove certain programs without affecting other programs such as Word, Excel, or Powerpoint.
Step 7. Click the Continue button
A list of all components of the Office program package will be displayed.
Step 8. Click the disc icon next to Microsoft Outlook in the components list
A drop-down list of program options will be displayed.
Step 9. Select Not Available on the drop-down list
When the option is selected, you can remove all Outlook components from the Office suite.
Step 10. Click Continue
Outlook will be removed from the Office suite and the computer.
Method 2 of 2: On Mac Computer
Step 1. Open the “Applications” folder
Display a Finder window on the computer, then click “ Applications ” in the left navigation pane to see a list of all installed applications.
You can also press the keyboard shortcut Shift+⌘ Command+A in the Finder to open the “Applications” folder
Step 2. Locate Microsoft Outlook in the “Applications” folder
The Outlook icon looks like a white “O” in a blue box next to a white envelope.
Step 3. Click and drag the Outlook icon to the Trash
You will be asked to enter the computer user account password to confirm the action.
Step 4. Verify the user password
Enter the password in the “Password” field, then click “ OK ” to confirm. Microsoft Outlook and all of its contents will be moved to the Trash.
Step 5. Right-click the Trash icon on the Dock
The right-click option will appear on the pop-up menu.
Step 6. Click Empty Trash on the right-click menu
All files or content in the Trash will be permanently deleted, including Microsoft Outlook.
