Outlook Drama: Microsoft Drops a Fix for Drag-and-Drop Debacle!
Microsoft fixes Outlook’s drag-and-drop issue with the KB5052093 update for Windows 11 24H2. Until the full rollout, disable “Optimize for compatibility” in Outlook settings as a temporary workaround. Who knew dragging emails could be more frustrating than dragging a cat to the vet?
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s recent updates have turned Outlook into the digital version of a toddler, where “drag and drop” has been replaced by “really wish you could drag and drop.” Luckily, Microsoft’s got the fix, so you can finally get back to dragging and dropping like it’s hot!
Key Points:
– Updates KB5050094 and KB5051987 were causing issues with drag-and-drop in classic Outlook on Windows 11 24H2.
– Microsoft released a fix with the KB5052093 update for Windows 11 24H2.
– Users can temporarily fix the issue by disabling the “Optimize for compatibility” setting in Outlook.
– Microsoft has been addressing various Outlook issues since the start of the year.
– From February 2025, Microsoft will begin force-installing a new Outlook client on Windows 10 devices.