In This Article
- Background of Microsoft Windows 10 News
- Is it Fine to Still use Windows 10 End of Life?
Here is some good news for Microsoft Windows 10 users: the company has extended the support for the Microsoft 365 (Office) apps. The users are going to get all the facilities, including the security updates and others. Those who are not willing or whose system specifications do not allow them to shift to Windows 11 are feeling it is a pleasant decision.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the company officially revealed that it is providing a three-year extension to end the updates for Windows 10. Microsoft wants the users to shift to Windows 11, although it is the latest version, and there are fewer chances of a Windows 12 update in this time.
The Office apps are some of the most prominent apps from Microsoft that millions of users utilize every day, and stopping the updates in these apps will not only affect productivity but will also limit the use of these apps.
Background of Microsoft Windows 10 News
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it has a plan to stop any kind of support for the Office apps (Microsoft 365) after October 14 of this year for Windows 10 users. It meant that every user had to shift to Windows 11 to enjoy all the features and updates from the company.
Shifting to Windows 11 was not an easy task for every user because many of them don’t want to change their working type or the Windows interface, as they loved Windows 10. Moreover, the hardware specifications for the Windows 11 installation are different from the previous version.
Yet, recently the company took a U-turn and now has extended the Windows 10 support for three more years. It says through the official article:
To help maintain security while you transition to Windows 11, Microsoft will continue providing security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 for three years after Windows 10 reaches end of support.
The same article also has the detailed information about the decision and also says,
These updates will be delivered through the standard update channels, ending on October 10, 2028.
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Is it Fine to Still use Windows 10 End of Life?
Although the company has taken the decision to extend its support for an additional three years, we recommend you upgrade to Windows 11 if it is possible for you. The latest version has more advanced features, and it is clear that the company has stopped work on the upgrade.
Microsoft apps are widely utilized by businesses, and the company has openly announced in its latest blog that businesses should jump to Windows 11. The company is trying its best to shift all its users to Windows 11. The company mentioned in the latest blog:
Help maintain security while you transition to Windows 11
Hence, preparing yourself to move towards Windows 11 is a good decision, especially if you are a Microsoft app user.
