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The pdf archive tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about managing and preserving document collections, with a focus on the retirement of Microsoft 365 Publisher and the need to convert .pub files to more durable formats like PDF. Topics include the risk of proprietary files becoming unreadable after the app is removed, strategies for converting and verifying large archives, and considerations for Windows, OneDrive, SharePoint, and backup storage. The tag is relevant for Windows users and IT administrators seeking practical advice on document archiving and format migration to ensure long-term accessibility of their files.
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    Microsoft 365 Publisher Retires Oct. 1: Convert .pub Files

    Microsoft 365 customers have 56 days left to open, convert, and verify Microsoft Publisher files before the app disappears from their subscription installs on October 1, 2026. The immediate risk is not that .pub files will be deleted from Windows, OneDrive, SharePoint, backups, or external...