Windows 10 isn’t the only Microsoft product scheduled to reach end of support this October. in Blog post published on Wednesdaythe software giant announced that Microsoft 365 Apps (also known as Office) will no longer be supported on Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. To continue using Microsoft 365 or Office, the company is urging users to upgrade to Windows 11.
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End of support doesn’t mean Microsoft 365 will suddenly stop working or disappear from your PC. As with Windows 10, you can continue to use the software, but you may run into some issues along the way.
First, the company says that using Microsoft 365 on an older, unsupported OS like Windows 10 can cause performance and reliability issues over time. Support documentation. Microsoft hasn’t disclosed the specific issues that may occur, but there is a second concern. Windows 10 will no longer receive bug fixes, security patches, and other updates after October 14, making Microsoft 365 and Office more vulnerable to bugs and security threats.
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The warning from Microsoft applies to subscription versions of Microsoft 365 and one-time purchase non-subscription versions of Office, such as Office Home & Student, Office Home & Business, and Office Professional Plus. Specific versions of Office include Office 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024.
Microsoft has long encouraged Windows 10 users to migrate to Windows 11. Naturally, Microsoft and its PC manufacturer partners want you to buy a new PC with the latest OS, but if you still have a working and reliable computer, it’s time to upgrade. is important. A cheaper option, but not as simple.
Extended security update
Windows 11 imposes stringent security requirements, including Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, Secure Boot, and the appropriate type of processor. As a result, many older PCs will no longer run. Although there are ways to upgrade unsupported computers, Microsoft strives to prevent such systems from running Windows 11 and may not receive updates or may experience compatibility issues. I’m warning you.
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Then you’ll be back to buying a new PC with Windows 11. As a temporary measure, Microsoft will provide extended security updates for Windows 10 to both residential customers and organizations. Individuals must pay $30 for a one-year renewal, while organizations can purchase extended renewals for up to three years.
But they all only delay the inevitable. If you want to keep your PC safe and running the applications you need, like Office, you should move to Windows 11 sooner or later.
