Classic Microsoft Teams: Uninstallation paused for Windows only

If you're a Windows user trying to uninstall classic Microsoft Teams, you might have encountered an issue affecting the Teams Meeting Add-in in Outlook. As a result, automatic uninstallation has been paused, and impacted users can use the Teams Calendar as a workaround. Manual uninstallation guidance is also provided in this situation, and customers who have already uninstalled classic Teams won't be affected. This issue only impacts Teams for Windows, and Microsoft has provided troubleshooting steps for those experiencing any problems, which can be found on the Microsoft Learn website.

For those affected by the Teams Meeting Add-in issue, using the Microsoft Teams Calendar is a temporary solution. If problems persist, users should follow the steps outlined on the Microsoft Learn website. Further details can be found in the "What happens if we can’t update users to new Teams" section of the End of availability for classic Teams client message ID: MC806095.

Stay tuned for updates, as Microsoft will resume automatic uninstallation when the issue is resolved. In the meantime, this post provides important information for Windows users dealing with classic Microsoft Teams.

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