These versions of Office are vulnerable for various security issues for which updates haven’t been made available anymore. Microsoft 365 installations (including Office 2016 Retail, Office 2019 and Office 2021) will automatically keep themselves up-to-date but you can always check for updates manually.Ĭontinuing to use Outlook 2010, Outlook 2007, or even earlier versions, really isn’t recommended (on any version of Windows that is) as these versions are out of extended support. Of course it is always wise to stay current with the latest update releases, so make sure you set Windows Update to also include updates for other Microsoft applications. Also, be aware that Outlook 2013 is only still supported until April 11, 2023. This takes care of some known compatibility issues. However, before even starting Outlook 2013 on Windows 10, make sure you first apply at least Service Pack 1 for Office 2013 and any additional updates. Officially, only Outlook 2013, Outlook 2016, Office 2019, Office 2021 (+ LTSC) and Microsoft 365 are supported to run on Windows 10. Is your Outlook version compatible with Windows 10?
Things are even easier when applying a major update to Windows 10. The upgrade process from Windows 7 and Windows 8 is actually quite streamlined and trouble free for most configurations. What should you be aware of when you heavily rely on Outlook?
Thinking about upgrading your computer to Windows 10 or are you using Outlook on a Windows 10 computer already and are being offered a major Windows 10 update?