Microsoft recently made a quiet announcement about extending support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10. Windows 10 users will get security updates for these apps for three more years after the operating system is no longer supported, starting from October 14, 2025.
What This Means for Users
This move is a big help for organizations that aren’t ready to switch to Windows 11 yet. It gives them more time to make the transition. Windows 10 already has an option for extended security updates if you pay a yearly fee. The LTSC version of Windows 10 also gets special support.
Microsoft says that while they’ll keep supporting Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 under certain conditions, there are some limits. If some features don’t work on Windows 10 but do on Windows 11, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 11 to use them. If you’re having trouble switching to Windows 11, Microsoft’s support team will help as much as they can. However, if the issue can’t be fixed, you’ll have to accept that. Also, users won’t be able to report bugs related to Microsoft 365 on Windows 10.
Key Conditions and Limitations
Here are the main points to know:
- If a feature works on Windows 11 but not Windows 10, you’ll need to upgrade.
- Microsoft’s support team will help with issues on Windows 10, but only as much as they can.
- Users can’t report bugs for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10.
This update is a practical step by Microsoft to help users transition to newer systems at their own pace.
Source: Neowin