If you’re using classic Outlook to manage your emails, you’re probably aware of the frustrating bug that leads to significant CPU usage spikes while composing messages. This makes it challenging to send emails, especially when your system’s CPU consumption can surge by as much as 50%—along with increased power consumption. The good news is that Microsoft has confirmed a fix is coming. However, the catch is that it won’t be available to the majority of users until late May, although some beta testers may receive it as early as mid-May. In the meantime, a temporary solution is available.
Downgrading classic Outlook to version 2405 appears to mitigate the issue, but this approach has its drawbacks. Subsequent updates to Outlook after version 2405 have addressed various security vulnerabilities, so choosing this option could leave your system exposed to potential threats.
