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Outlook 2000: Is it safe?

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by James, 2007/08/03.

  1. 2007/08/03
    James

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    I have the now out-dated Office 2000. I've never installed the Outlook portion of Office and recently wondered... if I did, would it be safe to use in terms of security. Currently I use Thunderbird and of course it updates on a regular basis. My copy of Outlook is now seven years out of date. Once installed would it update itself or is it best to simply forget about it? Thanks.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Describe "safe."

    If you open virus infested emails with executable applications attached that are sent to you from total strangers then NO, it won't be safe....


    But if you get all the updates for it, you should be fine.
     
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    James

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    Well... I suppose my point was: is it still being updated?
     
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    Hi James, I too have Office 2000 which includes Outlook 2000 and yes it is still being updated. Go to this site Microsoft Office Update to check for updates.
     
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    Arie

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    As for Office 2000 support see: Microsoft Support Lifecycle

    Office 2000 (& Outlook 2000) are in the extended support phase which runs till 7/14/2009. So you have some (supported) time left.

    Only things that are not available under extended support are:

    • No-charge incident support
    • Warranty claims
    • Design changes and feature requests

    and

    Non-security hotfix support

    which requires extended hotfix agreement, purchased within 90 days of mainstream support ending (which was 6/30/2004).
     
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    James

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    Thanks, guys. Appreciate the help. :)
     
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