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Outlook (Win32) Becomes Outlook (Classic)

Posted on June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 by Tony Redmond

Microsoft has announced the formal renaming of the Win32 version of Outlook to be Outlook (classic). It’s preparing for the general availability of the new Outlook for Windows, expected very soon into the new Microsoft fiscal year starting on July 1, 2024. The change doesn’t affect the status of Outlook (classic) or the commitment to support the client until at least 2029.

Outlook Classic Support Until At Least 2029

Posted on March 11, 2024March 8, 2024 by Tony Redmond

On March 7, Microsoft published a timeline for the New Outlook for Windows client that says that support for the classic client will be until at least 2029. Three phases must be navigated and a lot of functionality added before the new Outlook for Windows can replace Outlook Classic, including fundamental functionality like offline mode.