Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which automatically installs the new Outlook for Windows app and fixes a memory leak bug.

Prevent the automatic installation of the new Outlook app with the Windows 10 KB5051974 update . Regardless of the advantages Microsoft lists for the new Outlook app, there's a bi

How to prevent Outlook from installing with Windows 10 KB5051974, which is February 2025's big cumulative update (mandatory).

Microsoft manifested something that had been a long time coming: forced installation of the new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs by way of the February 2025 mandatory update. This is the next step in Microsoft’s push to make the new Outlook commonplace.

The new Outlook app on Windows 10 is poorly received among users. Users have noted slower performance, cloud storage of emails, and invasive ads. Resources are available to learn about data usage and optimize the new app.