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Microsoft is building a new OneDrive app for Windows 11 complete with redesigned gallery interface — here's your first look
Winsage
October 3, 2025

Microsoft is building a new OneDrive app for Windows 11 complete with redesigned gallery interface — here’s your first look

Microsoft is developing a new dedicated OneDrive app for Windows 11, featuring a modern interface focused on photo and video viewing, file management, and editing capabilities. The app was discovered through leaks revealing an executable file named OneDrive.app.exe. Upon launch, it presents a new OneDrive icon on the Taskbar and showcases a photo library with a design that combines Fluent Design principles and web aesthetics. Key features include a Copilot functionality for quick access to chat about files, a gallery tab for photo and video editing, and a Moments feature that displays curated images from previous years. The app has a redesigned gallery mode with a floating menu bar for editing or deleting photos and includes built-in editing tools similar to those in the Windows Photos app. Despite its appealing design, there are questions about its necessity since OneDrive is already integrated into File Explorer and the Photos app. Initial impressions indicate the app performs well for a web-based application, with a scheduled OneDrive event on October 8 that may provide more information about its rollout.
Microsoft insists the new Outlook delivers a “native” experience — but I'm not convinced
Winsage
September 18, 2025

Microsoft insists the new Outlook delivers a “native” experience — but I’m not convinced

Microsoft is encouraging users to adopt the new Outlook app, which has been the default email and calendar solution for Windows 11 since its launch. Users face challenges with the new Outlook, including advertisements unless they pay for a subscription and the absence of several features from the previous Mail & Calendar app. Many users still prefer the classic Mail & Calendar app and express a desire for its return. The new Outlook is categorized as a Progressive Web App (PWA), raising questions about its classification as a native application. Critics have pointed out issues with the app's performance, design, and feature set, with some stating it does not meet user expectations. Microsoft has disabled the Mail & Calendar app on Windows 10 to compel users to transition to the new Outlook.
How to Download the Old Classic Outlook App on Windows 11
Winsage
March 6, 2025

How to Download the Old Classic Outlook App on Windows 11

Microsoft has started the automatic migration of classic Outlook users to its new web-based Outlook Progressive Web App (PWA), removing the option to revert to the classic version for many users. The classic Outlook app is still available for download via the Microsoft Store, and users can install it by accessing the Microsoft Store link, clicking "View in Store," and then "Install." To block automatic transitions to the new Outlook app, users need to modify a Registry entry by opening "Registry Editor," navigating to the specified path, changing the value of "UseNewOutlook" to 0, and restarting their PC. Additionally, Microsoft has removed WordPad from Windows 11, leading to discontent among some users.
Windows 11 and 10 receive key security improvements
Winsage
February 17, 2025

Windows 11 and 10 receive key security improvements

Microsoft has released significant updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, focusing on system security and user-friendly features. The February 2025 update includes security patches and functional improvements for both operating systems. For Windows 11 users on versions 23H2 and 24H2, notable features include automatic tab restoration in File Explorer, quick access to Windows Studio Effects from the taskbar for devices with Neural Processing Units (NPU), refined taskbar app preview animations, and improvements to Auto HDR for better visual clarity in games. Additionally, issues with slow shutdowns when game controllers are connected and USB camera recognition have been addressed. For Windows 10 users on builds 19044.5487 and 19045.5487, the update integrates the new Outlook app into the system menu while preserving existing email settings and fixes a virtual memory leak issue that caused crashes in resource-intensive applications. Both updates address 55 security vulnerabilities, including: - CVE-2025-21391: risk of unauthorized file deletion in Windows storage - CVE-2025-21377: NTLM hash leakage potentially compromising user accounts - CVE-2025-21194: flaw in the hypervisor that could bypass UEFI security Users are advised to install these updates promptly due to the increased risk of exploitation. Some features will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks.
Windows Server 2022 KB5051979 released, direct download .msu
Winsage
February 14, 2025

Windows Server 2022 KB5051979 released, direct download .msu

The February 2025 security patch for Windows Server 2022, KB5051979, resolves issues with Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) devices and USB peripherals that previously displayed error code 10. It upgrades the system to Build 20348.3207, fixing a memory leak related to predictive input ideas and issues with the Device Health Attestation service. The update also addresses crashes related to symbolic links and acknowledges lingering harmless errors from the January 2025 update, specifically concerning the System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker Service. Users of OpenSSH and Citrix may face conflicts due to the January update. Some fixes are also applied to Windows 10 with KB5051974. Additionally, Microsoft has resolved a boot error in Windows Server 2025 and released cumulative updates KB5051989 and KB5051987 for Windows 11.
How to prevent forced installation of new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs
Winsage
February 13, 2025

How to prevent forced installation of new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs

In February 2025, Microsoft began a mandatory update for Windows 10 users that included the forced installation of the new Outlook app as part of a strategy to integrate it into their ecosystem. This installation is linked to the KB5051974 update, which is a critical security patch. Users can prevent the new Outlook from being installed by modifying the Windows registry, specifically by creating a new string value named BlockedOobeUpdaters and setting its value data to ["MS_Outlook"]. This process must be repeated with each subsequent Windows 10 update. For users who have already had the new Outlook installed, it cannot be uninstalled through standard methods but can be removed using Windows PowerShell with the command: Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -AllUsers -Online -PackageName (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.OutlookForWindows).PackageFullName. Additionally, to uninstall unsupported Mail or Calendar apps, the command is: Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where {$.DisplayName -match "microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackageName {$.PackageName}.
Windows 10 users get surprise free upgrade Windows 11 has enjoyed for months
Winsage
February 13, 2025

Windows 10 users get surprise free upgrade Windows 11 has enjoyed for months

Windows 10, launched in 2015, is nearing the end of its lifecycle, with Microsoft announcing that support will conclude after October 2023. Users will no longer receive complimentary software updates for security and functionality. Microsoft has released the new Outlook app for Windows 10 users through the KB5051974 cumulative update, which includes essential security patches. This new version will coexist with the classic Outlook, providing users with two icons on their desktops. The update also addresses bugs affecting the Snipping Tool and audio and camera performance. After October 2025, users on Windows 10 will not receive free updates. Upgrading to Windows 11 is an option, but users must meet minimum system requirements to avoid performance issues. Microsoft advises users on underpowered devices to revert to Windows 10 if they experience problems after upgrading.
Microsoft just installed a new app on everyone's Windows 10 PCs, and nobody wants it
Winsage
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.
Windows 10 KB5051974 update adds a new app without asking
Winsage
February 12, 2025

Windows 10 KB5051974 update adds a new app without asking

Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for Windows operating systems versions 22H2 and 21H2, which includes essential security fixes and addresses a memory leak issue. This mandatory update introduces the new Outlook for Windows app, which can run alongside the classic version, allowing users to transition at their own pace. The update resolves several issues, including: - Fixing the code 10 error message stating, “This device cannot start,” after the January 2025 security update. - Removing automatic suggestions from Bing in the search box for alternative search engines like Baidu. - Restoring functionality for USB audio devices using a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). - Correcting a problem where USB cameras failed to recognize when powered on. - Mitigating an issue that drained virtual memory, potentially causing applications to malfunction. The classic Outlook app is set to be retired in April 2026, prompting Microsoft's push towards the new app.
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