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Kevin Okemwa

Microsoft fixes bug preventing classic Outlook launch — but still recommends the new Outlook for Windows as a workaround, despite it not being prime-time ready

Classic Outlook and Mail & Calendar app on Windows 11.

Microsoft shipped the new Outlook for Windows app in broad availability to replace the built-in Windows Mail & Calendar apps. As you might have noticed, the older Mail & Calendar apps are no longer installed by default after installing Windows 11, version 24H2 on your device.

The change has received backlash from users, who've blatantly referred to the new Outlook app for Windows as a web wrapper, which may not live up to expectations due to a degraded user experience rife with UI consistency issues and performance degradation.

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