Microsoft has actually repaired a recognized problem that triggered Microsoft 365 applications and Classic Outlook to crash on Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019 systems.
The origin is a current Office upgrade, which incorporated the React Native structure to support specific Microsoft 365 apps' functions, while the effect was restricted to Microsoft 365 users who upgraded their traditional Outlook and Microsoft 365 apps to Version 2412 (Build 18324.20168).
The business initially verified the concern on Tuesday after lots of consumers reported that their Outlook e-mail customer and Office 365 apps, such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, crashed within 15 seconds of launch.
On Thursday, Redmond launched an Office Suite upgrade that repairs the bug setting off app crashes on Windows Server systems.
“If your Microsoft 365 Apps customers are set up to instantly upgrade from the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN), then no action is needed. If you handle updates straight you can now download this most current upgrade and start implementation,” states a brand-new message contributed to the Microsoft 365 admin center today.
“We'll be slowly presenting this upgrade of Microsoft 365 Apps to users on that upgrade channel beginning January 16th, 2025 (PST).”
Workaround likewise readily available
Clients who have not had the upgrade immediately used and can't right away install it on their systems can likewise by hand go back to Version 2411 (Build 18227.20162) as a short-term repair by following these actions:
- Open a Command Prompt in Administrator context.
- Type or paste the 2 commands into the Command Prompt window and press Enter after each:
- To avoid Office from upgrading back to the most recent develop, you can shut off updates by clicking File, Office Account, Update Options, and Disable Updates.
- Put a suggestion on your calendar for February 11th to re-enable updates.
Previously today, Microsoft reduced a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) interruption that obstructed users from accessing Microsoft 365 Office apps.
An interruption in early December, triggered by a token generation problem that triggered authentication demands to stop working, likewise brought down Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin.
Last month, the business revealed that it was examining another recognized concern that sets off “Product Deactivated” mistakes for Microsoft 365 Office app users.
