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    New Outlook .PST Support Grows—But Classic Outlook Still Required for Archives

    Microsoft said on July 1, 2026, that New Outlook for Windows has gained broader .PST support, including improved search and import behavior, while still requiring Classic Outlook to be installed in the background for local data-file access. That is the kind of sentence Microsoft wants to sound...
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    New Outlook Migration: Test PST, COM Add-ins, and Public Folders First

    Before switching to the new Outlook for Windows, users and IT teams should first test PST-heavy mailboxes, COM add-in dependencies, and public-folder workflows because Microsoft’s current migration caveats affect those classic Outlook assumptions more than the visible interface change. The...
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    Microsoft's New Outlook for Windows: AI‑Powered Unified Email Migration

    Microsoft has quietly turned a gentle nudge into a full-court press: the company is actively moving Windows users away from Mail & Calendar and the classic Outlook client toward the modern, web-powered new Outlook for Windows, and it’s doing so with scheduled automatic rollouts, built-in opt-out...
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    Microsoft Outlook for Windows 11: Key Features, User Feedback, and Should You Upgrade?

    Microsoft's latest iteration of Outlook for Windows 11 has undergone significant enhancements, aiming to provide a more modern and efficient email experience. This article delves into the key improvements, analyzes user feedback, and evaluates whether it's time for users to embrace the new...
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    Microsoft Outlook 2025 Update: Copilot AI, Offline Enhancements & User Outlook

    Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to shift users from the venerable classic Outlook desktop client toward its new Outlook for Windows app underscores both the company’s commitment to modernity and the challenges inherent in remaking a legacy productivity tool. The June 2025 refresh of the new Outlook...