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<p><em>Update: Reposted on May 12 with reactions to Microsoft’s unexpected change in deadline and new campaign for users.</em></p>
<h2>Microsoft's Sudden Shift</h2>
<p>Recently, Microsoft has taken an unexpected turn regarding their push for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, altering a key deadline that may surprise the 700 million PC owners yet to transition.</p>
<h2>Previous Deadlines and User Participation</h2>
<p>In January, I discussed another impending deadline for Windows 10 users to take advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 11. While many users, around 240 million, lack the necessary hardware, a significant number of users could upgrade but are opting out—although that figure is decreasing month by month.</p>
<h2>New Support Timeline for Microsoft 365 Apps</h2>
<p>This revised deadline specifically affects apps rather than the OS itself. Microsoft announced that “Microsoft 365 Apps will no longer be supported after October 14, 2025, on Windows 10 devices.” Users will need to upgrade to Windows 11 to continue using these applications.</p>
<h2>Surprise Extension of Support</h2>
<p>Interestingly, a support document confirmed that Microsoft 365 apps will now receive support for an additional three years until 2028. This information was noticed by Neowin while reviewing an updated blog post about Windows 10’s extended security updates.</p>
<h2>Risk of Unsupported OS</h2>
<p>Microsoft cautions that using an unsupported OS can lead to performance issues with Microsoft 365 Apps. They indicated that support might be limited for users unable to upgrade to Windows 11, particularly focusing on security concerns.</p>
<h2>Community Support Alternatives</h2>
<p>In light of these changes, campaigns like End Of 10 are advocating for users to consider switching to Linux as a viable alternative, particularly for computers purchased after 2010. This initiative aims to help users extend the life of their PCs without relying on Microsoft’s support.</p>
<h2>Looking Ahead</h2>
<p>With five months remaining until the deadline, Microsoft’s latest decision could signal further concessions for Windows 10 users. Observers are eager to see if the company will implement additional changes to support the large community still using Windows 10.</p>
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