Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook and KB5051974

Microsoft just installed a new app on everyone's Windows 10 PCs, and nobody wants it
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.
Block Outlook (new) from installing with Windows 10 KB5051974
How to prevent Outlook from installing with Windows 10 KB5051974, which is February 2025's big cumulative update (mandatory).
Windows 10 KB5051974 update adds a new app without asking
Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for versions 22H2 and 21H2, adding security fixes and patching a memory leak. However, as reports, the update also includes a surprise: the new Outlook for Windows app.
Microsoft just made Windows 10 worse, and there's (almost) nothing you can do about it
Windows 10 users now have a worse email experience, at least in the eyes of many who dislike the new Outlook. The latest update to the operating system includes security fixes, but it also installs the new Outlook for Windows app.
Windows 10 KB5051974 installs Outlook web, direct download .msu
Windows 10 KB5051974 patches DAC and USB issues, bundles Outlook web app in the start menu (direct download .msu)
How to prevent forced installation of new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs
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.
You can block the new Outlook app on Windows 10 — here's how
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
Windows 10 users get surprise free upgrade Windows 11 has enjoyed for months
With only months left before Microsoft drops support for Windows 10, the latest software upgrade introduces a new app for everyone on the old operating system.
Windows 11’s February update brings some welcome improvements
With updates KB5051989 and KB5051987, users on both Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2 are getting security fixes and quality-of-life ...
Microsoft Releases February 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11
Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions introduce improved previews for apps on the taskbar, a new Windows Studio ...
Microsoft shares workaround for Windows security update issues
Microsoft has shared a workaround for users affected by a known issue that blocks Windows security updates from deploying on ...