Outlook on the Desktop for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffApril 30, 2019

Keeping Microsoft Outlook's calendar functions open without having to launch the entire e-mail application will be very handy for users who rely on a different e-mail client. But we had some view problems during our tests that may prove a problem to some users.

Outlook on the Desktop lives up to its name: it loads an icon into the system tray, so merely clicking it launches the calendar. Configuring the font, colors, and the view (Day/Week/Month, entry previews, categories, and so forth) is simply a matter of choosing an option from a right-click menu. This free little utility functioned well in our tests, but it maintained a high level of transparency whenever it opened on our desktop. In fact, it was so transparent that the appearance of the icons under the calendar was more solid than the calendar, making the calendar's entries difficult to read at times. We found no means of adjusting this transparency.

Some users may have difficulty with the view, but others may like its unobtrusive style. That being said, if you're looking for a way to keep your Outlook calendar within view, the free price makes it worth a shot.

What’s new in version 2.1.3

Version 2.1.3 fixed an issue where OotD would crash on windows startup if the Windows RPC server was not yet available and added a message to let users know if they've installed the wrong version.

Outlook on the Desktop for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 12, 2013

Latest update: April 30, 2019

Version: 2.1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server
Windows 10
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: Microsoft Outlook 2003 or higher, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 42,111

Downloads Last Week: 12

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User Reviews

3.8/5

11 User Votes

Wont install if you are using older Office....
February 25, 2016
Pros
could never know.
Cons
could never know.
Summary
Love having my calendar on the desktop!
kaballisonOctober 25, 2011
Pros
I can now get rid of my paper calendar since I have it on the desktop.
Cons
Sometimes my background makes it difficult to see.
Summary
Works for me!
Very cool!
tprodnukOctober 25, 2011
Pros
I like to see the tasks without having Outlook open.
Cons
None yet...
Summary
I figured out how to change the transparency! In the top left corner of the window, there's a bar that you can drag either left or right to change the degree of transparency.
Cannot live without this!
AlternativeXYZFebruary 17, 2011
Pros
I have it on both of my laptops.
Cons
Cannot make changes on the desktop - have to do it through outllook - but it does not bother me.
Summary
nice to view outlook calendar without opening outlook
mskayeOctober 16, 2010
Pros
can make transparent and still view schedule without opening outlook, sync easily with mobile
Cons
can't think of one at this time
Summary
just nice to not have open outlook, everything right at my fingertips... literally.
So far, I like it overall.
emtprnDecember 3, 2009
Pros
Very nice to be able to interact directly with Outlook from the desktop.
Cons
Becomes unstable when I added an Instance for Task.
Summary
A great program, I don't know how I managed before.
stuartfidler_ukAugust 23, 2009
Pros
Easy to used and does what it says on the tin
Cons
Not easy to move the interface around on the desktop
Summary
Great if I could move it....
1NonaSeptember 26, 2008
Pros
Looks like a nice add on
Cons
I have a black screen and it opens as a see through. Can hardly read it and my shortcuts show thru. Cannot move it to another part of my desktop
Summary
If I could find help I may be more delighted with this
just what I was looking for
_greg_September 4, 2008
Pros
easy and functional
Cons
outlook is left open in the background
Summary
A Superior PIM for those who use MS Outlook
clarkbeltronApril 16, 2008
Pros
This little software is really impressive. It lets you bring MS Outlook to your desktop to add, delete and modify daily tasks... without having to bring up MS Outlook itself. <p> <p>It's icon sits in the sys tray... just double click twice and there it is... on your desktop... This little thing's a beaut!
Cons
Maybe a centralized "help" file would help... the help is all right there but you just have to know where to click... for some things right click the sys tray icon... for other things right click near the top date bar. But really that's being picky... this app is a hidden gem...
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Developer’s Description

By Michael Scrivo

Display the Microsoft Outlook calendar on your desktop.

Outlook on the Desktop organize our daily lives have them visible in plain sight nearly all of the time. Yet, on your PC, you have to go through a myriad of windows and clicks before you can even see your calendar. The calendar object gets pinned to your desktop and stays there all the time in plain sight so you can always see what's upcoming.