Outlook Unfreezes! Microsoft’s Fix for the CTRL+C Chaos is Here!

Microsoft has finally addressed the pesky bug causing classic Outlook to freeze when using the Ctrl+C shortcut. Microsoft 365 users can now breathe easy, but only if they’re in the Beta Channel. Others will have to wait for the scheduled fix rollout. Until then, prepare for some creative workarounds!

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Published: January 9, 2025 2:21 pmAdded: January 9, 2025 at 6:38 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Microsoft OutLOOKS at Bug Fixing: Ctrl+C your way out of email freezes! It’s time to leave frozen emails in the past where they belong, along with dial-up internet and floppy disks. The classic Outlook email client had a mini existential crisis every time someone tried to copy text, but Microsoft is finally thawing things out.

Key Points:

  • Microsoft fixed the Ctrl+C bug causing Outlook to freeze.
  • The bug primarily impacted Microsoft 365 users utilizing languages with an IME.
  • Fixes are available in the Beta Channel, with broader releases scheduled.
  • Temporary workarounds are available for affected users.
  • Microsoft previously addressed similar issues with Outlook and other apps.

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