The outlook.exe
file is typically located in one of the following directories, depending on your version of Windows and Office:
- 32-bit Windows or 64-bit Office:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\OfficeXX\outlook.exe
- 64-bit Windows and 64-bit Office:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\OfficeXX\outlook.exe
In these paths, OfficeXX
represents the version number of your Microsoft Office installation (e.g., Office16 for Office 2016, Office365 for Microsoft 365).
Therefore, to find the exact location, you need to:
- Identify your Office Version: Determine which version of Microsoft Office you have installed.
- Navigate to the Correct Folder: Open File Explorer and navigate to either
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\
orC:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\
. - Locate the OfficeXX Folder: Find the folder corresponding to your Office version (e.g., Office16, Office365).
- Find outlook.exe: Inside the "OfficeXX" folder, you should find the
outlook.exe
file.