Continuous Access Evaluation is a security feature in Microsoft 365 that revokes access to Exchange Online data within minutes when a user account is compromised or disabled, rather than waiting for the token to expire. In classic Outlook and other legacy clients, CAE relies on a separate background service and specific registry keys to function. … Read more
You are migrating from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows in a VDI environment. The new Outlook for Windows is a modern client that replaces the classic Win32 application, and it requires specific deployment considerations in virtual desktop infrastructure. This article covers the supported VDI platforms, system requirements, and step-by-step configuration notes for … Read more
After switching from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, many users find that mailto links no longer open in Outlook. Instead, web browsers or other email apps intercept these links. This happens because Windows stores the default mail client setting separately from the Outlook app itself. When you install new Outlook, it does … Read more
IT administrators deploying the new Outlook for Windows in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments must account for differences from the classic Outlook setup. Microsoft has redesigned the new Outlook to work with VDI, but it relies on a cloud-based architecture that changes how profiles, cached data, and licensing are handled. This article covers the deployment prerequisites, … Read more
Classic Outlook users who upgrade to Windows 11 or install the latest Microsoft 365 updates may find their default mail client switched to the new Outlook app without warning. This change occurs because Microsoft is gradually replacing the classic Win32 Outlook with the new Outlook for Windows, a web-based version that integrates with Microsoft 365 … Read more
Classic Outlook users who manage multiple email accounts often rely on the account reorder feature to arrange their inboxes in a preferred sequence. In the new Outlook for Windows, the account reorder option is not available in the same location or with the same functionality. This change has caused confusion for users transitioning from classic … Read more
If you recently switched from classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, you may notice the Address Book is not in its usual place. The classic Outlook toolbar and menu structure are gone, replaced by a simplified ribbon and navigation panel. This article explains exactly where the Address Book is located in new Outlook, … Read more
When you switch to the new Outlook for Windows, the classic business card feature you relied on for quick contact sharing and visual contact identification is no longer available. This feature, which displayed contact details in a formatted card layout, was removed entirely from the new Outlook app. This article explains why the classic business … Read more
The Global Address List in Outlook stores contact information for everyone in your organization. Classic Outlook users often rely on the GAL to find email addresses, phone numbers, and department details. The new Outlook for Windows changes how the GAL behaves and appears. This article explains the differences between the GAL in classic Outlook and … Read more
When you switch from Classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows, your contacts and People view look different. Many familiar buttons and menu options have moved, renamed, or changed how they work. This article explains where all your contact features are now located. You will learn how to find, add, edit, and organize contacts … Read more