Microsoft to End Office Support on Windows 10 by October 2025

Users must upgrade to Windows 11 to maintain support for Microsoft 365 apps, as Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life date.

Microsoft will cease support for Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, on Windows 10 starting October 14, 2025.
While the apps will still function after the cutoff, users may experience performance and reliability issues without updates.
Windows 10 users can pay $30 for a one-year Extended Security Update, but this won't maintain Office app support.
Microsoft's push for Windows 11 adoption faces resistance, with over 60% of PCs still running Windows 10 due to hardware limitations and user reluctance.
The company has positioned 2025 as 'the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh,' encouraging users to upgrade their systems or purchase new devices.