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\n\t\tMicrosoft is undergoing a major software change, which risks exposing users to security threats, the tech giant has warned (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tMicrosoft is undergoing a major software change, which risks exposing users to security threats, the tech giant has warned (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
A warning has been issued for anyone using Microsoft<\/a> products to update their apps as soon as possible before a major software change.<\/p>\n The tech giant will no longer be able to provide security or bug fixes for its older software, which could leave users at risk of security threats, Microsoft warned.<\/p>\n Support for Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 will not receive updates from Tuesday, meaning technical support for these older apps won\u2019t be available.<\/p>\n Apps which fall under the Office umbrella include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.<\/p>\n Opting to stick to the older version could put you at risk of facing security threats to your devices, according to Jeremy Carlson, director of product marketing for Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n \t\t \u2018Continuing to use software after end of support can leave your devices vulnerable to potential security threats, productivity losses, and compliance issues,\u2019 he said in a Microsoft community forum.<\/p>\n \u2018After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide security fixes, bug fixes, or technical support for these products.\u2019<\/p>\n He added that any app upgrades should happen sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n \u2018Now is the time to move all remaining devices running Office 2016 or Office 2019 to a supported version,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n The main apps impacted by this change include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and Skype for Business.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, Microsoft 365 users were unable to access Teams<\/a>, which prompted the tech company to launch an investigation into the issue.<\/p>\n Microsoft\u2019s health service warned that Microsoft 365 (Business or Enterprise) was facing \u2018service degradation\u2019.<\/p>\n Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n For more stories like this, <\/strong>check our news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SEI_269839577-c658.jpg\")
\n\t\tMicrosoft Office 2016 and 2019 will no longer receive support from October 14
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