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Microsoft cuts OneDrive support for older Windows 10 versions next month
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22H2 has until 2028, or there's always Windows 11.
Key facts
- According to a post on the company's Message Center, OneDrive sync app updates will continue on Windows 10 22H2 until October 10, 2028, but will stop for earlier versions from August 15, 2026
- Support for Windows 10 21H2, the last official release before the final 22H2, ended on June 13, 2023
- For organizations looking for something a little more sovereign, there are always options like Nextcloud, which told The Register that its synchronization software would work on Windows 10 1809
- Microsoft will end OneDrive synchronization support next month for older versions of Windows 10, leaving users without client updates, fixes, or technical assistance
Summary
Microsoft will end OneDrive synchronization support next month for older versions of Windows 10, leaving users without client updates, fixes, or technical assistance. According to a post on the company's Message Center, OneDrive sync app updates will continue on Windows 10 22H2 until October 10, 2028, but will stop for earlier versions from August 15, 2026. No support means no more updates, fixes, or security patches, although the service itself won't suddenly stop working. The move should not come as a surprise.