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Aug 31, 2021 7:45 AM UTC
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Disable Outlook from Zoom

Since reinstalling zoom now automatically connects with outlook to set up a zoom invitation and schedule it into the diary.  I can't seem to stop it doing this.  I have the box unticked in the general settings area which mentions integrating zoom and outlook but I can't see what else to change.  I realise there is probably quite a simple solution but if anyone could help I would really appreciate it.

jagman653Answer
Newcomer
Feb 22, 2023 12:09 AM UTC

I'd like to add something to Bort's solution. After selecting Other, a dialog box opens with the Meeting details. In that box there's yet another trap awaiting: "Open with default Calendar (.ics)"  do not click that! Just click Copy to clipboard. The create a email to the wanted attendees (in the BBC field) etc. and do a paste (CTRL-V) in the body.

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Bort
Employee
Employee
Aug 31, 2021 2:40 PM UTC

Hi @Caroline3 

When scheduling through the desktop client, be sure to select Other Calendars to stop Zoom from automatically exporting the meeting to your Outlook: 

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Newcomer
Jan 3, 2023 4:17 PM UTC

Hi, 

I have the same issue with Zoom starting Outlook whenever I schedule a meeting. I don't even use Outlook. My meetings used to sync with my Mac's calendar but no longer does that. Do I have to tell it not to open outlook every time I schedule a meeting? Is there not a way to select the calendar that I wish to use, instead of defaulting to what Zoom wants me to use? Do you know if Zoom intends to develop an integration with the Apple ecosystem for scheduling? Appreciate any pointers. Thanks, Allan

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Caroline3Author
Explorer
Aug 31, 2021 3:40 PM UTC

Hi. thanks so much for taking the time to reply.  I actually tried to do this earlier on but received an error message, so I had assumed I was doing something wrong or this wasn't the answer. However having received your post I have tried again and it worked perfectly.  Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.

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Bort
Employee
Employee
Aug 31, 2021 3:44 PM UTC

Happy to help! 

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Newcomer
Nov 1, 2021 12:29 PM UTC

How do I get to that screen? This Outlook thing is driving me nuts.

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Newcomer
Nov 1, 2021 12:31 PM UTC

I figured it out-thanks!

 

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Newcomer
Jan 14, 2022 4:41 PM UTC

So how did you manage to find that screen?

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Newcomer
Jan 27, 2023 6:13 PM UTC

I have tried everything above to disconnect on Zoom and on my Outlook but it still comes up with Buy Office Now messages and connecting to my Outlook emails and is causing a lot of stress.  I use Outlook for my business calendar and occasional non-business emails, I want it gone from my Zoom account!  Please help!

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jagman653Answer
Newcomer
Feb 22, 2023 12:09 AM UTC

I'd like to add something to Bort's solution. After selecting Other, a dialog box opens with the Meeting details. In that box there's yet another trap awaiting: "Open with default Calendar (.ics)"  do not click that! Just click Copy to clipboard. The create a email to the wanted attendees (in the BBC field) etc. and do a paste (CTRL-V) in the body.

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Newcomer
May 15, 2023 7:41 AM UTC

Open Finder. Click Applications. Control-click Zoom Plugin for Outlook and then click Move to Trash, or drag it to the Trash

 

Regards,

Diana

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