Overview
This Microsoft update will impact any user who is using Office 365 and Outlook.
If you have Office 2010/2013 installed you need all the latest Office updates installed otherwise Office 365 will no longer work.
The changes will affect all Outlook users who are not using a 2016 version to connect to an Office 365 mailbox. The announcement states that the protocol previously used by Outlook 2007, 2010, and 2013 to connect with Office 365 will no longer be supported by Office 365 after October 31, 2017.
Microsoft support article – RPC over HTTP deprecated in Office 365 on October 31, 2017
What this change means for…
Outlook 2007 users
Users of Outlook 2007 will not be able to connect to Office 365 beyond October 31. They will therefore need to upgrade to a newer version of Outlook.
Outlook 2010Â users
Outlook 2010 will only be able to connect to Office 365 beyond October 31 if updates have been installed to meet or exceed build number 14.0.7164.5002.
Install this update as a minimum Outlook 2010
Also important, Microsoft mainstream support for Outlook 2010 has expired.
Outlook 2013 users
Outlook 2013 will only be able to connect to Office 365 beyond October 31 if updates have been installed to meet or exceed build number 15.0.4779.1002.
Install this update as a minimum Outlook 2013
Here’s what to do if you are using Office 365
Verify Outlook versions and build numbers
- Microsoft support article What version of Outlook do I have?
- Most organisations run multiple versions of Outlook, so it’s worth the time to check every user.
- Notify QCS of any required help
Unclear what your business needs to do in the face of these changes to Office 365? The experts at QCS Group can help you understand what steps you should be taking.
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