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With the latest update, when I open the desktop app, it won't let me connect unless I add my calendar and email, which I don't want to do. So I'm forced to use the web app. I don't want to do this. How can I get back to using the desktop app?

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@JoanS - I am not able to duplicate this issue. Can you please share screenshots, or provide more information on the actual error message you are getting and at what point in the sign-in process you are seeing it?

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