Microsoft blocks certain versions of Outlook from Microsoft 365

Several versions of the Microsoft Outlook email client will soon be able to connect to the Microsoft 365 services, warned the Redmond firm.

In a recent press release, Microsoft said that in less than two months, Users of Outlook 2007, 2010 and, to a certain extent, automatic 2013 (Versions 15.0.4971.1000 and anterior) will lose their connectivity.

The company now invites its users to update their software before the deadline, in order to avoid any disturbance in the backup or publishing of their documents - mainly those who attract their professional sphere.

"Since our first intervention last fall, we have noticed a drop in the use of non -covered versions of Outlook for Windows.If you always use these obsolete versions, please start working on a migration plan by November 1, "read Microsoft's new speech.

The publisher also wanted to reassure his permanent support in this transition process.Its customer service is currently contacting all people still operating Outlook 2007 and 2010 to "help them migrate in time".Any particular or any company encountering difficulties can be closer to Microsoft assistance to be guided step by step.

Move on

Explaining in more detail the consequences of this transition, Microsoft said that from November 1, the old versions of Outlook will no longer support basic authentication (which should improve the safety of Microsoft 365, according to thefirm).

"We are working to add the HTTP/2 support under Microsoft 365.HTTP/2 is a full duplex protocol, which reduces latency thanks to the compression of the header and the multiplexing of requests.On the side of services, we will be able to better prioritize requests and more effectively push the essential information to customers, "she added.

And if the upgrade to the last and the best version of Microsoft "can be a major challenge", Microsoft claims that there are still many advantages to follow this calendar, such as the more regular deployment of fixessafety, more reliable application and access to all new functionalities in progress.

Small and medium -sized enterprises often do not have the means to update their software.However, they run great risks in terms of cybersecurity, because the programs arrived at the end of life have known vulnerabilities, easy to exploit and very expensive to repair.IT security experts are constantly warning against the conservation of obsolete systems, software and solutions.

Via mspoweruser