Microsoft probing why Classic Outlook is so CPU-hungry

Microsoft probing why Classic Outlook is so CPU-hungry

: Bug or migration strategy for New Outlook, we wonder

Under certain circumstances, the e-mail client can claim half of the CPU resources – you can only help yourself with a workaround at the moment.

Microsoft admits classic Outlook for Windows has a massive resource usage problem

Users of classic Outlook for Windows have been complaining since last year that Microsoft's email client has turned into a massive resource hog. Months later, the company has conceded that the complaints are justified. Microsoft is eager for everyone to move away from the classic version of Outlook to the newly updated edition of the app, and there have been suspicions voiced that high CPU usage is an underhand tactic to encourage the move. But …

Laptop running hot while typing emails? It might be Outlook's fault

Typing in Outlook Classic? Your laptop (and CPU) are sweating.

News extracted from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. Microsoft has confirmed a critical error in Outlook Classic that is affecting a large number of users. Since Windows version 2406 Build 17726.20126, the program can consume between 30% and 50% CPU simply when writing an email. This problem not only affects the performance of the system, but also significantly increases energy consumption, generating concern among…