Microsoft is investigating a bug in the classic Outlook client that prevents opening encrypted emails with “Encrypt Only” permissions after a recent update. Microsoft is working on a fix, but temporary workarounds include reverting to an earlier version or saving emails before sending. #OutlookBug #EncryptOnlyEmails
Keypoints
- Recent Outlook update caused a bug preventing access to “Encrypt Only” encrypted emails.
- Recipients see a message indicating restricted permission and get unreadable attachments.
- Microsoft is developing a fix but has not specified a timeline for resolution.
- Temporary solutions involve reverting to older software versions or saving emails before sending.
- Microsoft previously addressed several other Outlook bugs, including crashes and performance issues.