If you’re still using Windows 10 November Update from two years ago, or Office 2007 or Outlook 2007, you would want to upgrade to a newer version or move to an alternative solution. Then there is a bad news for you guys that Microsoft on Tuesday officially ended up their support for all of these services, meaning that you won’t be receiving any updates or security patches from the company moving forward.
Windows 10 November Update
Windows 10 November Update (version 1511), released in November 2015, was the first major update to Windows 10. The move follows Microsoft ending support for original Windows 10 build earlier this year. The move affects Home, Education, Pro, and Enterprise editions.
To check if you’re running the Windows 10 November Update, type “Winver” (without quotation marks) into the search box of the taskbar or the run dialog, and hit enter. Microsoft has moved Windows to a service model, releasing major updates every year instead of selling a standalone version every few years. So far, Windows 10 has been offered to existing Windows customers at no charge.
If you’re running the older version of Windows 10, you should consider moving. Even as your Windows 10 system will continue to function, as usual, it won’t be receiving any updates from Microsoft.
Here is Microsoft’s official stance on version 1511:
Since version 1511 was released in November 2015, Microsoft has released additional feature updates that build upon each other, delivering the newest features and more comprehensive security. Windows 10 was designed as a service, whereby feature updates are required a couple times a year. For most consumers, both quality and feature updates are delivered automatically according to their Windows Update settings.
Also hitting the end of the road are Office 2007 and Outlook 2007. Microsoft first releases the productivity suite and the email client 10 years ago. Mainstream support for both the services ended on October 9, 2012.
Much like Windows 10, if your Office and Outlook clients have reached the end of support of their cycle, you should consider upgrading to a newer version of Office and Outlook or find an alternative service.
Here’s the company’s official messaging:
Office 2007 reaches the end of its support lifecycle this year, meaning there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates. Customers who are using Office 2007 products and services should start planning to move to Office 365 or upgrade to supported versions of Office products and services, such as Office 2016.
Microsoft’s main objective is to convince individuals and businesses to purchase its office cloud suite offering, which will naturally help the company’s bottom line. For those who still want a traditional software release, Microsoft last month announced Office 2019. But whether you go with the latest traditional release (Office 2016) or the cloud version (Office 365), you should get off Office 2007.
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