Microsoft confirms Outlook Classic bug that causes CPU spikes while typing, offers workaround

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In brief: If you've noticed an unexplained spike in your CPU usage and other issues while typing in classic Microsoft Outlook, here's why: Microsoft has confirmed a bug in the email client that is causing these strange problems. It is currently investigating, but in the meantime, the company has advised affected users to switch to the Microsoft 365 Apps update channel. Since November, there have been reports of Outlook Classic users experiencing CPU spikes, freezes, and slowdowns when typing messages or composing an email. Microsoft finally confirmed the presence of an issue in a recently published support document. It notes that the CPU spikes can be up to 30% or even 50% when writing an email in Outlook Classic for Windows. Tom's Hardware reports that one person with an i9-14900HX saw their CPU reach a sweltering 95 degrees when the New Message window in the client was open. Microsoft ... Read full article.