Microsoft to Continue Supporting Office Apps on Windows 10 Until October 2028
By Netvora Tech News
Microsoft has announced that it will continue to support its Office apps on Windows 10 until October 2028, despite initially planning to discontinue support by October 14 of this year. The company had previously stated that it would no longer support Office apps on Windows 10 after October 14, but has now clarified that Microsoft 365 Apps will receive security updates for three years after the end of Windows 10 support.
Microsoft 365 Apps, which include popular applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, will continue to receive security updates via normal update channels. This move is designed to protect users while they migrate to Windows 11, according to Microsoft.
What This Means for Users
- Users and organizations with a paid maintenance contract will continue to receive security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps.
- Microsoft will provide security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 until October 2028.
- Users will have three years to migrate to Windows 11 while still receiving security updates for their Office apps.
This news comes as Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 on October 14. After this date, only users with a paid maintenance contract will receive security updates for the operating system.
Microsoft's decision to continue supporting Office apps on Windows 10 is likely intended to ease the transition to Windows 11 and ensure that users have a secure and reliable experience while they make the switch.
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