Microsoft Quietly Extends Microsoft 365 Support for Windows 10 Users Until 2028
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has extended support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 devices, giving millions of users an unexpected reprieve. Originally, the company had planned to end support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 after October 14, 2025 — aligning with the operating system’s end-of-support date. Now, Microsoft has quietly updated its stance.
According to a recently revised support document, Microsoft 365 apps will continue to receive security updates on Windows 10 for three additional years — through October 10, 2028. This change was spotted by Neowin in a Tech Community blog post about Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU).
This move affects hundreds of millions of users, especially the estimated 240 million still running Windows 10 on hardware that doesn’t meet Windows 11’s requirements, such as the absence of TPM 2.0. While these users remain unable to upgrade for free, they can now continue using Microsoft 365 securely for the foreseeable future — without needing to buy a new PC or pay for additional support.
Microsoft emphasized that although security updates will continue, users may still experience performance issues on unsupported systems, and support will be limited compared to Windows 11. Nevertheless, this “soft extension” signals a shift in Microsoft’s approach and could foreshadow further concessions ahead of the final Windows 10 deadline.
Some tech commentators see this as a rare U-turn. Laptop Mag noted that Microsoft has “loosened the noose,” and XDA Developers suggested the extension gives users “another excuse to stay on Windows 10.”
As the October 2025 cutoff approaches, alternatives like switching to Linux are gaining traction. Campaigns such as “End of 10” aim to help users repurpose older PCs rather than replace them, reducing e-waste and saving costs.
