Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue with its Classic Outlook application, which can lead to CPU usage spikes of up to 50%. This problem, flagged by users since November 2024, affects those on Windows 10 and 11. Although the company is investigating the situation, they have offered minimal fixes, including a workaround that involves registry edits. Meanwhile, the classic version of Outlook faces an uncertain future as Microsoft aims to transition users to its New Outlook application, leading some to speculate on potential forced upgrades.
The issue can be observed by opening Task Manager and watching the CPU usage rise. Microsoft offered little in the way of a fix, saying only that 'the Outlook Team is investigating this issue.'
The classic version of Outlook doesn't have much time left, though Microsoft has yet to set a definitive end date. The IT titan is eager for users to move to its new client.
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