Mail and Calendar Archives

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February 13, 2025

Microsoft just installed a new app on everyone’s Windows 10 PCs, and nobody wants it

Users of the latest Windows 10 update have encountered a new Outlook app intended to replace the Mail and Calendar applications, but feedback has been largely negative. The new app is reported to be slower than the previous Mail app, and its reliance on cloud storage has raised privacy concerns. Additionally, the integration of advertisements within the email interface has frustrated users. A third-party tool has been developed to block the installation of the new Outlook app. Microsoft has provided resources to help users manage data usage and optimize their experience with the new app.

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November 17, 2024

Microsoft Ending Windows Mail and Calendar Support

Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows Mail and Calendar applications on December 31, 2024. Users will lose access to these applications and will be unable to send or receive emails through them after this date. Microsoft encourages users to transition to Outlook for Windows, which is being promoted as the successor to Mail and Calendar. Outlook for Windows is free and features built-in AI capabilities, allowing users to manage multiple email accounts and calendar events in one place. Users can export local emails, calendar events, and contacts to facilitate the transition.

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November 13, 2024

Microsoft is officially killing Windows Mail and Calendar by year’s end

Microsoft will cease support for the Windows Mail, Calendar, and People applications after December 31, 2024. Users will still have access to these applications, but functionalities like sending and receiving emails or scheduling appointments will be unavailable after the deadline. Users are encouraged to transition to the new Outlook app, which is available in the Microsoft Store. Microsoft allows users to export their data and emails directly to the new Outlook app, with both automatic and manual options for data transfer.

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November 12, 2024

Microsoft is killing off Windows 11’s Mail and Calendar apps by the end of the year

Microsoft will end support for its Windows Mail, Calendar, and People applications on December 31st. Users who do not switch to the new Outlook for Windows app will be unable to send or receive emails after this date. The new Outlook app became generally available in August and is intended to replace the existing Mail and Calendar apps, as well as the full desktop version of Outlook. Microsoft will provide enterprise customers with a 12-month notice before transitioning away from the traditional desktop version, while support for classic Outlook versions will continue until at least 2029.

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November 11, 2024

Windows Mail will cease to work by year’s end

Support for Windows Mail will cease on December 31, 2024, making the application unusable for sending and receiving emails. Microsoft recommends transitioning to the Outlook app for email management. Users can export their local emails, calendar events, and contacts before the discontinuation. Additionally, Microsoft previously announced the discontinuation of support for Windows Mixed Reality, which became inoperable after updates to Windows 11 24H2. Windows 10 is approaching its end date, with Microsoft advising users to consider purchasing new PCs.

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November 11, 2024

End of an era: Microsoft is planning to phase out Windows 11’s Mail and Calendar apps by the end of this year

Microsoft will discontinue support for its built-in Mail and Calendar applications in Windows 11 on December 31, 2024. After this date, users must use the web-based Outlook app for email and calendar management. The Mail and Calendar apps will only allow read-only access to emails and calendar events, with sending and receiving messages disabled. Users will be redirected to the Outlook web app for email interactions, which currently lacks offline access, though Microsoft is working on this feature. Starting January 1, 2025, users must adapt to the Outlook platform or seek third-party alternatives. Users can export local emails, calendar events, and contacts before the transition. Feedback on the Outlook web app has been mixed, with concerns about its design and functionality.

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November 11, 2024

Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People apps will finish at the end of this year as new Outlook elbows its way onto the center stage

Support for Windows Mail, Calendar, and People apps will cease on December 31, 2024. Starting January 1, 2025, users will be unable to send or receive emails through these apps, but they can export existing emails, events, and contacts to the new Outlook. The new Outlook offers advanced AI features, a consolidated view of email accounts, and enhanced security measures. Users can currently toggle between the new Outlook and the traditional Outlook interface, but the future of this option is uncertain. Some users have reported issues with the transition process, including unresponsive buttons. Many users are turning to third-party applications or web-based services as Microsoft encourages them to adapt to the new Outlook experience.

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November 10, 2024

Windows Mail and Calendar to stop working after December 31 : Microsoft

Support for the Windows Mail, Calendar, and People applications will officially end on December 31, 2024. Users are encouraged to migrate to Outlook for Windows. Microsoft is notifying users through pop-up messages in the Mail and Calendar applications. After the cutoff date, users will lose the ability to send and receive emails through the old applications, but locally stored emails, calendar events, and contacts will remain exportable.

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November 10, 2024

Microsoft Windows Mail and Calendar Apps to Stop Working After This Date..

Microsoft has announced that its Windows Mail, Calendar, and People applications will stop functioning after December 31, 2024, as part of a strategy to encourage users to transition to the new Outlook for Windows. The Windows Mail apps will no longer support email communication after this date. Microsoft is providing a migration pathway for users to export their emails, contacts, and calendar events to Outlook before the deadline. Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Outlook, which is being promoted as a free solution, although some users have expressed concerns about its performance.

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November 10, 2024

Windows Mail will stop working on December 31, 2024

Microsoft has confirmed that support for Windows Mail, Calendar, and People will end on December 31, 2024. After this date, users will no longer be able to send or receive emails using these applications. Microsoft is transitioning users to the new Outlook for Windows, and while local emails, calendar events, and contacts can be exported, the older applications will cease to function entirely. User feedback on the new Outlook has been largely negative, with many expressing dissatisfaction regarding its performance and features.