Microsoft is requiring Windows 11 for continued use of the Microsoft 365 suite of apps, with support for Windows 10 ending on October 14. This move necessitates upgrades for many users due to Windows 11's demanding hardware requirements. Microsoft is actively promoting the adoption of Windows 11 PCs, calling 2025 the 'year of the Windows 11 PC refresh.' While Microsoft 365 apps will continue to function on Windows 10, performance and reliability may degrade without security and feature updates. Extended Security Updates are available for users seeking continued protection on older Windows 10 machines.
In a blog post, Microsoft confirmed that to continue using the Microsoft 365 suite of apps on your machine, you will “need to upgrade to Windows 11” by October 14—the same day that support will also cease for Windows 10. And in many cases, upgrading to Windows 11 will require upgrading your machine too.
But it’s also true that the sheer number of Windows 10 machines out there—data published by Statcounter in December 2024 suggests there are almost double the number of PCs running Windows 10 than Windows 11—means getting them all switched over before support ends is unlikely. There is some good news for any Windows 10 users hoping to cling on and still use their Office apps. Just like the operating system itself, Microsoft 365 won’t fall off a cliff and stop working come October 14.
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