Microsoft has set a hard deadline: on October 14, 2025, routine security updates and mainstream support end for Windows 10 (version 22H2) and for perpetual releases Office 2016 and Office 2019 — a coordinated sunset that forces consumers and organizations to choose between upgrading, buying...
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Microsoft has set a hard deadline: support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 — including the familiar Word, Excel, PowerPoint suites and some server counterparts — will end on October 14, 2025, and there will be no extension and no Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for those perpetual desktop...
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Microsoft’s decision to stop issuing security updates for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on October 14, 2025 forces a clear choice on millions of users and IT teams: upgrade to a supported platform, migrate to Microsoft 365, or accept the operational and security trade-offs of third‑party...
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0patch’s decision to “security-adopt” Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 — and to package that commitment into new paid plans — reshapes the post‑end‑of‑support landscape for millions of users who either can’t or won’t migrate to Microsoft 365 or Windows 11 before Microsoft’s October 14, 2025...
Microsoft’s 2025 product sunsetting is not a single headline—it’s a sustained, cross‑product sweep that touches operating systems, developer tools, Office suites, Azure services, and enterprise server products, and it will force choices that range from simple in‑place upgrades to large-scale...
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As the October 2025 end-of-life date for Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 approaches, organizations are facing critical decisions regarding their IT infrastructure. Beyond the immediate concerns of software obsolescence, this transition period brings to light significant security vulnerabilities...
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On April 8, 2025, a pivotal update from Microsoft will define a new baseline for Windows and Office administrators, IT professionals, and enterprise users across the globe. This transition reflects a significant evolution in Microsoft’s servicing, support, and security postures—an anticipated...
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For IT professionals and business leaders worldwide, the looming end-of-support deadline for Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and Outlook 2016 is an event that demands urgent attention. Microsoft has firmly scheduled the end-of-support for these widely used messaging and...
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In a landscape where software subscriptions are increasingly the norm, the resurgence of the so-called “lifetime license” for Microsoft Office has sparked interest—and not a little skepticism—among Windows users worldwide. As reported by 9to5Toys, a Microsoft Office Professional 2021 lifetime...
Microsoft has announced that support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, coinciding with the operating system's end-of-support date. This decision affects both subscription-based Microsoft 365 applications and standalone versions like Office 2024, Office 2021...
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Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday arrives amid heightened security concerns, delivering a comprehensive suite of 74 security fixes that span the company’s sprawling product family, including Windows, Office, Azure, and Microsoft Defender. As cyberattacks steadily increase in both sophistication...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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The article from Big News Network.com claims you might be "overpaying" for Microsoft 365 and promotes a "$30 version" of Microsoft Office. Here’s what it’s really about:
The $30 deal is for a Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 lifetime license for Windows, sold at a steep discount via...
If you’re among the millions still running trusty old versions of Microsoft Office—perhaps rocking a PowerPoint presentation from the Stone Age (2016) or toiling in Excel as recently as 2019—there’s an existential storm brewing on your digital horizon. In a move that’s equal parts...
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October 14, 2025. It sounds like a date out of a near-future sci-fi thriller, perhaps the day AI finally wins an Oscar, or coffee beans run out for good. But for millions of Microsoft Office users, it's a very different kind of drama: it's the cutoff when Office 2016 and Office 2019, those loyal...
Microsoft’s Great Office Exodus: The Sunset of Office 2016 and 2019 and What it Means for You
October 14, 2025, is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the Windows ecosystem. It’s the day when Microsoft will retire support not only for the ubiquitous Windows 10 operating system but also for...
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Cancel the continuous drain of subscription fees by considering a one-time investment in Microsoft Office 2019—a deal that might just transform your productivity landscape without the perpetual cost of Microsoft 365.
Breaking Up With Recurring Fees
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Microsoft is sounding the alarm for Office 2016 and 2019 users, urging them to jump ship to Microsoft 365 before support comes to an end on October 14. While Microsoft’s message stresses the perils of lingering on outdated software, it also opens the floor for debates about subscription models...
The perennial debate between subscription-based software and one-off purchases has taken center stage in the Windows community. This story is about more than just a bargain—it’s a commentary on how we use our computers and value our digital tools. Recent buzz in the tech world reveals that you...
Microsoft is tightening its belt, tidying up its services, and saying farewell to several legacy Microsoft 365 features and tools in 2025. Change is on the horizon, and IT administrators, prepare yourselves — it’s going to be a bumpy road. From streamlined operations to enhanced security...