Overview

• Microsoft will provide free security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028, three years beyond the OS's end-of-support date in October 2025.
• Updates will be delivered through standard channels, ensuring continued security for Office apps like Word and Excel on Windows 10 devices.
• Post-2025, support for Office apps on Windows 10 will be limited, with troubleshooting assistance provided only if issues cannot be reproduced on Windows 11.
• The extension aims to address challenges posed by Windows 11's strict hardware requirements, which have slowed adoption among users with older PCs.
• Microsoft continues to encourage migration to Windows 11, offering paid Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 and emphasizing the risks of using an unsupported OS.