Microsoft says Copilot buttons still missing in classic Outlook

Microsoft says Copilot buttons still missing in classic Outlook
Microsoft is still investigating a known issue in Classic Outlook for Windows that causes Copilot and Copilot Chat buttons to disappear for some users after upgrading to build 20026.20182 and higher. Microsoft also confirmed a separate Outlook crash bug tied to Kaspersky Antivirus, while suggesting temporary workarounds like enabling “Show Apps in Outlook” or using Outlook on the web. #Copilot #ClassicOutlook #KasperskyAntivirus

Keypoints

  • Microsoft is investigating missing Copilot buttons in Classic Outlook for Windows.
  • The issue affects users with Copilot Chat (Basic) or Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses.
  • The bug appears after upgrading classic Outlook to build 20026.20182 and higher.
  • Microsoft says enabling “Show Apps in Outlook” may temporarily restore access.
  • Microsoft also confirmed Outlook crashes linked to Kaspersky Mail Checker (mcou.dll).

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