DMKAlex
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Got a notice from Google about this. I am on the 2010 version. Anyone know if that will be out of the window after May 30? Any insight?
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Google new sign in render older MS Outlook unusable
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Oops, it seems I mixed several things up. In addition to OAuth issue, I was also wondering if Outlook 2010 supports password encryption through SSL/TLS, which led me to think app password would not work without the encryption.
Still, I think Alex should change to a newer version of email client that supports OAuth, such as Thunderbird, eM Client, Postbox, etc. If he is willing to pay, I think Office 2021 Home and Business with Outlook 2021 would be the best option.
Ken Seals
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Good recommendation! I would have gone that route if it weren't for our requirements to have Exchange features.
DMKAlex
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OK. I turned on 2-step verification and obtained a app password. It works in my 2010 Outlook.
Does that mean that I'll be OK with Google after May 30?
I can't say for certain, but I believe it will. I seem to recall having to do this a few years ago as well. Creating the App Password worked for me then.
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Yes. It should work fine. But if you reset your Google password, you'll have to generate a new app password.
DMKAlex
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This section is from Google's original notification about the new sign in. In the bottom where it said Fix problems, it listed "Use an App Password". I hope it means that with the app password, my 2010 Outlook will continue to work.
Would that be your interpretation too?
Would that be your interpretation too?
Simon Garrett
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I think that's what it means, too.
However, I think we're on borrowed time with Office 2010. Given that extended support (i.e. including security patches) ended 2 years ago, and you can't keep an email client isolated from the Internet, there will come a time when it becomes a risk too far. That may be when more email servers insist on OAuth2 without the option of some 2-factor authentication.
Rather than wait until I have to switch in a hurry at a time of someone else's choice, on my machines I've recently moved to Thunderbird on some (that does support OAuth2) and Outlook 2021 on others.
Given that I really, really resented having to change, I was a bit surprised to find that Outlook 2021 is better in a number ways than Outlook 2010 (e.g. it doesn't hang for a minute at a time if the mail server doesn't answer the way Outlook 2010 wants).
DMKAlex
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I hope the app password solves the problem and buys me some time.
At the meantime, I will try to set up Thunderbird in parallel. I will install the notes add-on and experiment with filter/rule and see if it meets my need.
Last resort is to spend some money on the MS Office Plus. I hate subscription and can find justification.
DMKAlex
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I downloaded the xNote.3.2.10tb.xpi file.
How do I install it?
I tried dragging it to FireFox and Thunderbird. FF said it is an unverified file. TB would not allow dragging it over.
SecondTimeAround
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"Tools" -> "Add-ons and Themes", click the gear icon, click "Install Add-on From File", and browse to the .xpi file you downloaded.
Bouldergramp
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I remember all the steps now! I had to change my wife's Google account password and just spent an hour or so getting her 2012 Windows Live Mail account to work again with the gmail server. Apparently, changing the Google password requires getting a new Google Windows 16-digit Mail App Password.
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DMKAlex
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Great. Thank you."Tools" -> "Add-ons and Themes", click the gear icon, click "Install Add-on From File", and browse to the .xpi file you downloaded.
I installed xNote, but can't figure out where is it?
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