{"id":350614,"date":"2025-07-14T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=350614"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:00:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:00:13","slug":"windows-10-end-of-support-for-microsoft-365-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-10-end-of-support-for-microsoft-365-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"What Windows 10 End of Support Triggers for Microsoft 365 Apps Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft has officially confirmed that <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-10-support-ends-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025<\/a>. Windows 10 end of support marks the conclusion of a decade-long era for one of the world\u2019s most widely used operating systems. The end of support has significant implications, especially for users and organizations relying on Microsoft 365 Apps such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What Does Windows 10 End of Support Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">After October 14, 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-apps\/end-of-support\/windows-10-support?source=recommendations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft will no longer provide<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Technical assistance for <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/tag\/windows-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Feature updates or improvements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Free security updates for the operating system itself<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">While Windows 10 devices will continue to function, they will become increasingly vulnerable to security risks and may experience <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/windows-10-home-and-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compatibility issues with newer software<\/a><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Microsoft 365 Apps: Continued Support Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350658\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-10-end-of-support-for-microsoft-365-apps\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,626\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"microsoft-365-apps-s-1200&#215;626\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-350658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"What Windows 10 End of Support Triggers for Microsoft 365 Apps Users\" width=\"1200\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1-150x78.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/microsoft-365-apps-s-1200x626-1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft 365 Apps are governed by the <strong>Modern Lifecycle Policy<\/strong>, which requires users to stay current with supported operating systems. Here\u2019s what you need to know about Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 after the end-of-support date:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Feature Updates:<\/strong><br \/>\nDevices running Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 will receive feature updates until the release of Version 2608, with deadlines depending on the update channel:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Current Channel (individuals and families):<\/strong> August 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Monthly Enterprise Channel:<\/strong> October 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel:<\/strong> January 12, 2027<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Security Updates:<\/strong><br \/>\nTo help users transition to Windows 11, Microsoft will continue to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-10-support-for-microsoft-365-apps-til-2028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 for three additional years<\/a>, ending on October 10, 2028. After the respective feature update deadlines, only security updates will be delivered<span class=\"relative select-none whitespace-nowrap align-middle -top-px font-sans text-base text-textMain dark:text-textMainDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"><span class=\"min-w-[1rem] cursor-pointer rounded-[0.3125rem] text-center align-middle font-mono text-[0.6rem] tabular-nums py-[0.1875rem] px-[0.3rem] hover:bg-super dark:hover:text-backgroundDark cursor-pointer hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-offsetPlus\">4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>No New Features:<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter Version 2608, Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 will not receive new features or functional changes. The apps will continue to work, but users will miss out on the latest enhancements available to Windows 11 users<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Customer Support Changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Customers with valid Microsoft 365 subscriptions can still open support cases after Windows 10\u2019s end of support. However, there are important limitations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">If an issue occurs only on Microsoft 365 Apps running on Windows 10 (with or without Extended Security Updates) and does not occur on Windows 11, support will recommend upgrading to Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For customers unable to upgrade, Microsoft support will provide troubleshooting assistance, but technical workarounds may be limited or unavailable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Support incidents will not include the option to log bugs or request <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/what-windows-end-of-support-means-for-office-and-microsoft-365-34e28be4-1e4f-4928-b210-3f45d8215595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10<\/a><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What Should Users and Organizations Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">1. <strong>Plan Your Migration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Upgrade to Windows 11:<\/strong><br \/>\nMicrosoft strongly recommends upgrading to Windows 11 to maintain full support and access to new features for Microsoft 365 Apps<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Evaluate Hardware:<\/strong><br \/>\nSome older devices may not meet Windows 11\u2019s hardware requirements. Organizations should plan hardware refresh cycles accordingly<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">2. <strong>Understand the Risks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Security Vulnerabilities:<\/strong><br \/>\nRunning Microsoft 365 Apps on an unsupported OS increases the risk of security breaches, malware, and compliance issues<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Performance and Reliability:<\/strong><br \/>\nOver time, apps may experience reduced performance and reliability on Windows 10, especially as new features and integrations are developed exclusively for Windows 11<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">3. <strong>Leverage Extended Security Updates (ESU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft offers an ESU program for organizations that need more time to transition. This program provides paid security updates for Windows 10, but does not extend feature updates or full support for Microsoft 365 Apps<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">4. <strong>Stay Informed and Prepared<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Check End of Support Dates:<\/strong><br \/>\nUse Microsoft\u2019s Product Lifecycle page to verify support timelines for your software.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Consult IT Professionals:<\/strong><br \/>\nOrganizations should work with IT teams to plan and execute upgrades, ensuring business continuity and data security.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Impact on Other Microsoft Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The same support timelines apply to subscription versions of Project and Visio desktop apps (e.g., Planner and Project Plan 5, Visio Plan 2). Feature and security updates for these apps will follow the Microsoft 365 Apps schedule on Windows 10<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/microsoft-365-customer-service-and-support-96162163-b3aa-498b-bbbb-5e757b0f31da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Customer Service and Support<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/what-windows-end-of-support-means-for-office-and-microsoft-365-34e28be4-1e4f-4928-b210-3f45d8215595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office and Windows Configuration Support Matrix<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-apps\/end-of-support\/windows-10-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Updates to Office 365 System Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/what-windows-end-of-support-means-for-office-and-microsoft-365-34e28be4-1e4f-4928-b210-3f45d8215595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Office End of Support Community<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The end of support for Windows 10 is a pivotal moment for millions of users and organizations worldwide. While <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-10-support-for-microsoft-365-apps-til-2028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Apps will continue to function and receive security updates until October 2028<\/a>, the lack of feature updates and diminishing support make upgrading to Windows 11 the best path forward for security, reliability, and productivity. Begin planning your transition now to avoid last-minute disruptions and ensure your environment remains protected and up to date<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For more breaking Microsoft news and in-depth guides, visit <a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">msftnewsnow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has officially confirmed that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. Windows 10 end of support marks the conclusion of a decade-long era for one of the world\u2019s most widely used operating systems. The end of support has significant implications, especially for users and organizations relying on Microsoft 365 Apps such &#8230; <a title=\"What Windows 10 End of Support Triggers for Microsoft 365 Apps Users\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/windows-10-end-of-support-for-microsoft-365-apps\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about What Windows 10 End of Support Triggers for Microsoft 365 Apps Users\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":327883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2448],"tags":[778,668,1227,927,1409,123,1083,275,1205,1213],"class_list":["post-350614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-microsoft-365-and-office","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-365","tag-microsoft-365-apps","tag-microsoft-office","tag-microsoft-support","tag-outlook","tag-security","tag-windows","tag-windows-10","tag-windows-11"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Office-365-Logo-2020-present.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1td4","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":329277,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-end-of-office-apps-support-windows-10\/","url_meta":{"origin":350614,"position":0},"title":"Microsoft announces end of Office apps support for Windows 10","author":"Dave W. 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