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Microsoft Confirms Microsoft 365 Feature Freeze for Windows 10 Starting August 2026

Security patches will continue until October 2028 with support limited to troubleshooting only to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11.

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Overview

  • Microsoft will cease new Microsoft 365 feature updates on Windows 10 in August 2026 for Personal and Current Channel users, October 13, 2026 for Monthly Enterprise Channel, and January 12, 2027 for Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel subscribers.
  • Security and bug-fix updates for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will be delivered through October 10, 2028 despite the freeze on new features.
  • After Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will restrict assistance for Office issues unique to the operating system to troubleshooting only and direct users toward Windows 11 for full fixes.
  • Extended Security Update options include a free one-year ESU via OneDrive backup or Microsoft Rewards redemption and paid ESU plans for enterprises to maintain protection.
  • The confirmed schedule underscores Microsoft’s strategy to accelerate Windows 11 adoption by locking Windows 10 Office apps to the 2608 feature set beyond the cutoff dates.