Office: Support ends in October for everyone who owns Windows 10

Microsoft is going all out on supporting its popular Office apps for Windows 10. Starting October 14, 2025, the software giant will no longer offer support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10. This coincides with the end of general support for the operating system and puts pressure on users to upgrade to Windows 11. The decision concerns both private users and businesses. Microsoft explains in a blog post: “To use Microsoft 365 apps on your device, you need to upgrade to Windows 11.” Although the apps will continue to work after the deadline, the company warns of possible “issues performance and reliability” that could arise over time. As Thurrott reports, Microsoft recently updated its support website to communicate this change. Office desktop applications are therefore classified in the same category as Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 – operating systems that are no longer supported.

For businesses and users who need more time to make the transition, Microsoft offers a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This allows you to continue receiving security updates for Windows 10. Individuals can sign up for one year, while businesses have the option to use the service for up to three years, with the price doubling each year. Despite Microsoft’s efforts, Windows 11 adoption is lagging behind expectations. Millions of devices do not meet the new operating system’s strict hardware requirements, particularly the TPM 2.0 requirement, which the Redmond company says is “non-negotiable.” For those who can’t or don’t want to upgrade, Microsoft offers the option to use Office through the web browser. This could be a viable solution for many users to continue working with Microsoft’s familiar productivity tools.