About this tag
The retirement tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's ongoing process of discontinuing older software, apps, and features. Discussions include the retirement of OneNote for Windows 10, Windows 10 itself, Internet Explorer 11, Skype, the Mobile Plans app, and the Microsoft Defender VPN. These threads provide timelines, migration guidance, and impact analysis for users and IT administrators. Common themes include end-of-support dates, transition steps to modern alternatives like the new OneNote, Microsoft Teams, or Windows 11, and the implications for security and functionality. The tag is a resource for anyone needing to plan for or understand Microsoft product retirements.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft 365 Copilot December 2025 updates: Windows app, UX tweaks, retirements

    Microsoft’s December update wave for Microsoft 365 lands as a mix of small usability wins, admin-facing distribution changes, and several retirements that deserve immediate planning — from a one‑pane Copilot experience in OneNote to the automatic appearance of a Microsoft 365 Copilot app on...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    OneNote for Windows 10 Retirement: Migrate to OneNote on Windows by Oct 14, 2025

    Microsoft has confirmed that OneNote for Windows 10—the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app preinstalled on many Windows 10 machines—will be retired on October 14, 2025, and will switch to a read-only state after that date, meaning you will still be able to view content but will not be able to...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Retires Mobile Plans App, Shifting Windows eSIM Provisioning to Settings

    Microsoft's decision to retire the Mobile Plans app for Windows marks the end of a small but strategic piece of the company's push to make cellular connectivity a first-class feature on PCs, and it raises immediate questions for users of eSIM-enabled laptops, OEMs, and mobile operators about...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Prepare for Windows 10 Retirement: Essential Steps to Upgrade Safely

    Windows 10 is about to enter uncharted territory, and if you’re still clinging to this trusted operating system, now is the time to start planning your transition. Microsoft’s declaration that support for Windows 10 will expire on October 14, 2025, isn’t just a heads-up; it’s a rallying call to...
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    • extended security updates retirement security risks upgrade windows 10 windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows News
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft to Shut Down Skype: Transition to Teams by May 2025

    Recent Developments In what some might consider a long-overdue decision, Microsoft appears to be preparing to shut down Skype, echoing trends in the communication software market as rival platforms like Discord and Microsoft Teams gain traction. This news comes from deep within the software's...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  6. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Defender VPN to Retire: What Users Should Know

    It’s time to update those virtual whiteboards because Microsoft has decided to retire its Microsoft Defender-powered VPN service from Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Starting February 28, 2025, the VPN feature will no longer be available, leaving many users scratching their heads (or not) over its...
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    • cybersecurity microsoft 365 privacy retirement vpn windows defender
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    • Forum: Windows News
  7. whoosh

    ART High Five

    :razz:
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  8. News

    VIDEO Internet Explorer 11 has retired and is officially out of support—what you need to know

    After 25+ years of helping people use and experience the web, Internet Explorer (IE) is officially retired and out of support as of today, June 15, 2022. To many millions of you, thank you for using Internet Explorer as your gateway to the internet. For our readers in Japan and Korea, please...
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  9. News

    Gen-trepreneur Z is making its mark on the future of small business

    How Gen Z is flipping the career paradigm on its head and navigating the entrepreneurial world independently. The data featured in this post is from an internal study, the "Small Business State of Mind" report, commissioned by Microsoft Corporation in April 2022 and conducted by Wakefield...
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  10. B

    Windows 7 Message Banner sez "New Updates are available" even though 'net is disconnected'

    So am retiring my 12 yr old windows 7 laptop as the pile of quirks builds. As a quick side note- replaced it with an HP AIO dual drive now set up for Linux/Windows 11 dual boot. Seems ok so far. Anyhow- took one of the final steps toward retiring the old laptop a few days ago by disconnecting...
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    • connectivity dual boot hp aio laptop linux notifications retirement troubleshooting update wifi windows 11 windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. whoosh

    VIDEO Republican Congressman says he's retiring after waivering on impeachment

    🇺🇸 :shocked:
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    SATIRE Cannot Afford To Retire In The US

    🇺🇸 :shocked:
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    • cost of living financial insecurity retirement
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  13. whoosh

    VIDEO As Trump Brags Of Booming Economy Half Of Americans Will Retire With Nothing

    🇺🇸 :shocked:
  14. whoosh

    VIDEO The Real Reason Paul Ryan Is Retiring

    :usa::razz:
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    VIDEO Paul Ryan Considers Retirement Because He’s Afraid Of Voter Backlash In 2018

    :usa::bigtongue:
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    • 2018 elections paul ryan retirement voter backlash
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  16. BIGBEARJEDI

    SATIRE Old Guys Computer Stuff

    I was talking to HOLDUM333 yesterday, on an open thread on a Win7 help issue, and we got to talking about the old days of computer stuff, and he's even older than I am--starting to feel like a fossil now that I'm retired! :bigtongue: So, he suggested we talk about that stuff here in the Water...
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    • community computer discussion fossils help nostalgia old technology retirement water cooler windows 7
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  17. Trouble

    Server2k3 end of life

    July 14th will mark the end of life / support (security updates, etc.,) for Windows Server 2003 (the XP Server equivalent). http://www.computerworld.com/article/2872316/laggards-face-looming-windows-server-2003-retirement.html I still run one of these in a VM for the occasional support question...
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    • end of life microsoft retirement security updates server 2003 support update virtual machine windows server
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    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  18. T

    Windows Vista Survey: Which applications do you regularly run?

    Hi all, I've been away from Windows since my retirement 2 years ago; running Fedora Linux on my PCs. I'm wondering if I'm really missing anything running Linux. What applications do you run every day in Windows? Terry
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    Windows 8 Survey: Which applications do you regularly run?

    Hi all, I've been away from Windows since my retirement 2 years ago; running Fedora Linux on my PCs. I'm wondering if I'm really missing anything running Linux. What applications do you run every day in Windows? Terry
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    Exploring Cloudbooks: A Simple Tech Solution for Seniors

    Hello I hope this is the appropriate place for my topic as it is non Windows. I was thinking of getting a Cloudbook as we are older and need simplicity. Windows is going techy. I have read a lot about these books and they seem a lot simpler to run. There is no maintenance and security seems not...
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums