Microsoft has announced the end of support for a list of software products on October 14, 2025. What do you need to know?

August 2025

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for a few of its services and software products, including Exchange Server, Windows 10, as well as Office 2016 and Office 2019. End of support means that Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical assistance for this software, making it operationally inefficient and vulnerable to cyberthreats.

Microsoft has officially announced the end of support for the following software products:

• Access 2016
• Access 2019
• Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises (Fixed Policy)
• Excel 2016
• Excel 2019
• Exchange Server 2016
• Exchange Server 2019
• Microsoft Office 2016
• Microsoft Office 2019
• Microsoft Report Viewer 2015 Runtime
• OneNote 2016
• Outlook 2016
• Outlook 2019
• PowerPoint 2016
• PowerPoint 2019
• Project 2016
• Project 2019
• Publisher 2016
• Publisher 2019

• Skype for Business 2016
• Skype for Business 2019
• Skype for Business Server 2015
• Skype for Business Server 2019
• Visio 2016
• Visio 2019
• Visual Studio 2015
• Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2015
• Windows 10 2015 LTSB
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015
• Windows 10 Team (Surface Hub)
• Windows Defender Exploit Guard
• Windows Defender for Windows 10
• Windows Server 2012, Extended Security Update Year 2
• Windows Server 2012 R2, Extended Security Update Year 2
• Word 2016
• Word 2019

How can businesses prepare for the end of support?

To avoid the risks associated with using outdated software, companies should either upgrade to the latest version of the current product or migrate to a more modern solution.

Office 2016 and Office 2019.
Migrate to Microsoft 365 licenses that will provide your company with AI-powered technologies, the latest security applications, tools for automating routine tasks and uninterrupted work in the cloud. Learn more at the link.

Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019.
Upgrade to a new version of the solution – Exchange Online, which provides reliable operation in the cloud, scalability and integration with other Microsoft 365 services.

Windows 10.
Upgrade to Windows 11, an operating system with enhanced security features and improved performance, designed to build a modern, secure and flexible IT infrastructure.

To protect your company from the risks of using outdated software products and receive a consultation on upgrading your solutions, contact our specialists at +38 044 490 22 20 (UA) or +1(302)4672024 (US), or email info@innoware.com.