Users may be at danger of security risks as the tech giant said that it will no longer offer security or bug fixes for its older software. Technical support for Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 will cease on Tuesday, indicating that these outdated applications will no longer be supported. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are among the applications that are included in the Office suite. According to Microsoft, customers who choose to continue with the outdated version may run the risk of their devices being compromised. Continuing to use software after support has ended may expose users’ devices to security risks, productivity declines, and compliance problems, according to research.
Microsoft told its users that the time has come to update any devices that are still using Office 2016 or 2019 to a supported version. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and Skype for Business are the primary applications affected by this modification. When Teams became unavailable to Microsoft 365 subscribers earlier this week, the tech giant decided to look into the matter. Microsoft 365 (Business or Enterprise) was experiencing “service degradation,” according to a warning from Microsoft’s health service. Microsoft has said that security updates, new features, and technical support for Windows 10 will all expire with the official end of support.
It is highly recommended that users update to Windows 11 in order to maintain security and gain access to the newest features. If the machine satisfies the hardware requirements for Windows 11, the upgrade is free for qualified devices. A thorough guide to help ensure a seamless transition is provided below. Microsoft will stop providing essential security patches for Windows 10 when support ends, leaving systems open to online attacks. Improved security, faster performance, and contemporary features tailored to changing user demands are all provided by Windows 11.
