Microsoft not too long ago acknowledged a bug within the basic Outlook app that prevented customers from dragging and dropping emails or calendar objects after making use of sure Home windows 11 updates. The bug impacts customers on model 24H2, and now Microsoft has a repair.

In accordance with a Microsoft Help doc, issues with drag-and-drop happen after putting in the January 2025 non-security replace (KB5050094, construct 26100.3037) and the February 2025 Patch Tuesday replace (KB5051987, construct 26100.3194). When making an attempt to pull an merchandise, the cursor turns right into a cease image, stopping you from shifting stuff round.

Affected customers can resolve the issue by downloading and putting in KB5052093, the most recent non-security replace for Home windows 11 model 24H2. Because the replace is non-compulsory, you’ll have to go to Settings > Home windows Replace and obtain it manually. In addition to fixes for the basic Outlook, you’ll obtain loads of different adjustments and non-security-related enhancements. You’ll find the whole changelog in our devoted article.

If you don’t want to put in preview updates (C-updates are technically previews of what’s coming within the subsequent month), you’ll be able to mitigate the issue with a short lived workaround as described within the official assist doc:

WORKAROUND

To work across the situation, disable the Outlook setting “Optimize for compatibility”:

1. Choose the File tab, then choose Choices.
2. On the Common tab, underneath Consumer interface choices, choose the choice Optimize for finest look.

Word that the bug solely impacts prospects with Home windows 11 model 24H2. If you’re on different releases, you shouldn’t have any drawback with dragging stuff within the basic Outlook.

Talking of different hiccups within the newest Home windows 11 launch, this week, Microsoft acknowledged that the working system has some compatibility points with AutoCAD. Due to that, Microsoft paused the replace rollout to prospects with AutoCAD 2022 put in. You possibly can be taught extra about it right here.