Certain Microsoft apps to receive security updates until 2028 despite Windows 10 phaseout

The end of support for Windows 10 is fast approaching. And while it's clear that an update to Windows 11 is inevitable in certain cases, Microsoft continues to surprise with minor adjustments to the operating system's end of support. This time, the company has added a paragraph about Microsoft 365 to its support page.

Microsoft 365 apps will continue to be supported with security updates until October 2028

Until recently, Microsoft's support page stated that Microsoft 365 apps would no longer be supported from October 14, 2025, and that you would have to install Windows 11 to continue using them. Microsoft has now changed this text slightly and included an addendum below it that partially relaxes this restriction:

Support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After that date, if you're running Microsoft 365 Apps on a Windows 10 device, the applications will continue to function as before. However, we strongly recommend upgrading to Windows 11 to avoid performance and reliability issues over time.

In the interest of maintaining your security while you upgrade to Windows 11, we will continue providing security updates for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 for a total of three years after Windows 10 end of support, ending on October 10, 2028.

Companies should not become complacent here, as an upgrade to Windows 11 or installing another operating system is advised due to the potential sensitivity of company data. For private users who do not use their Windows 10 PC for security-sensitive reasons such as online banking, but to play games or perform simple office tasks, this could well mean a little breathing space before the switch.

If you really don't want to upgrade to Windows 11, you can take a look at Linux alternatives such as Mint. This offers a similar look to MacOS or Windows and is secure thanks to regular updates. Alternatively, switching to ChromeOS Flex can also be an alternative, although this operating system only works online and is similar to the Chrome browser with all its extension options.