Windows 10, released in 2015, has become a success storyalthough we all remember some especially bad moments in its history, especially some related to updates such as the painful Windows 10 2004. However, the passage of time and the arrival of Windows 11 are pushing the end of its life cycle at full speed. , with those from Redmond doing all the pressure they can in this regard. Something that, as we have already stated on previous occasions, is legitimate, but loses many points when the measures to achieve it are exceeded.
In a new move in this regard, Microsoft has confirmed that Support for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025the same date that official support for the operating system will end. This announcement affects both individual users and companies, many of whom still rely on this platform for their daily operations.
The end of support means that Microsoft 365 applications will no longer receive security updates, performance patches, and new features on Windows 10 computers. Although will still be usablethe use of unsupported software carries significant risks, especially in an environment where cyber threats continue to grow in number and are increasingly sophisticated.
Despite Microsoft’s efforts to promote Windows 11 as its main operating system, a significant part of users remain loyal to Windows 10. In this sense, as we can ver and StarCounterthe distribution of Windows users in its different versions, shows a resounding 62.7% for Windows 10, compared to 34.12% for Windows 11. The reasons are diverse, but they highlight the familiarity, stability and, above all, the hardware restrictions that Windows 11 imposes. Many older computers do not meet requirements such as support for TPM 2.0 or specific processors, forcing users to renew their devices if they want to update, a cost that not everyone is willing to assume.
This move by Microsoft, although predictable, has been criticized by some sectors who consider it one more form of pressure on users to accelerate the adoption of Windows 11. Strategies of this type are not new for the company, which has used similar approaches in the past. However, current circumstances are different, as many users and companies do not see sufficient reasons to abandon an operating system that is still functional and reliable.
The decision to link Microsoft 365 support only to Windows 11 also has implications in terms of competitiveness. While other office suites, such as those based on open source, do not depend on the operating system, Microsoft continues to condition its flagship products to its most recent ecosystem. This could lead some users to explore alternatives, such as LibreOffice or Google Workspace, that do not impose restrictions based on the lifecycle of an operating system.
October 14, 2025 will not only mark the end of support for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10, but also a turning point in Microsoft’s strategy to consolidate its vision of the future. For users, this date will be a reminder of the challenges that come with depending on large technology platforms, as well as an opportunity to reflect on the options available in an increasingly diversified market.
Source: www.muycomputer.com
