By default, if a user does not have Dynamics 365 for Outlook installed and configured, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 web application displays a Get Dynamics 365 for Outlook button on the notification bar. This button provides a link for users to download and install software features that configure a local Microsoft SQL Server Express data store. If you do not want users to have this capability, you can remove the button.

Remove the Get Dynamics 365 for Outlook button from the Microsoft Dynamics 365 web application

  1. With a security role that has read and write permissions (for example, the System Administrator role), start the Microsoft Dynamics 365 web application.

  2. Go to Settings > Administration.

  3. Click System Settings.

  4. Click the Outlook tab.

  5. Set the value for Users see “Get Dynamics 365 for Outlook” option displayed in the message bar to No.

  6. Click OK to close System Settings.