January Windows 10 preview update force installs new Outlook

January Windows 10 preview update force installs new Outlook
Summary: Microsoft has begun force-installing the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 devices with the February KB5050081 update. This new app will coexist with the classic Outlook, and users will see no changes to their current settings or configurations. The initiative aims to facilitate the transition to Windows 11 before Windows 10 reaches its end of support in October 2025.

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 users

Keypoints :

  • New Outlook is installed alongside classic Outlook without changing user defaults.
  • Automatically included in Microsoft 365 desktop client installations on Windows devices.
  • Administrators can block or remove the new Outlook through PowerShell and registry settings.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/january-windows-10-preview-update-force-installs-new-outlook/

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