But if a problem occurs with one of apps on Windows 10, users might still be asked to upgrade to Windows 11 instead.

The company's U-turn means support for Microsoft Office apps like Excel, Outlook, and Word on Windows 10 will now continue until October 2028.

Microsoft says it will provide security updates for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 even after the end of support.

Now, Windows 10 users of the Microsoft 365 apps will still be eligible to receive software updates and support through October of 2028, "in the interest of maintaining your security while you upgrade ...

To help maintain security while you transition to Windows 11, Microsoft will continue providing security updates for ...

Windows 10 is losing support this October, but Microsoft has pledged to continue supporting M365 apps until 2028.

Microsoft brings a local AI agent to Windows 11 Settings with build 26120.3964, starting on Copilot+ PCs. Intel and AMD support coming soon.