I’ve heard that Microsoft is ending support for several products soon?

lx066582183 · Post by **lx066582183** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:57 pm

Agreed. Also, if you're on Windows 11 SE, that's actually a specific edition for schools, so you might want to double-check which exact version you're running.

lf5IytQm3V · Post by **lf5IytQm3V** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:41 pm

Same here. This happened to me with an older Office version. The end-of-support notice meant security updates stopped, so I had to plan an upgrade.

61guuyp · Post by **61guuyp** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 3:19 am

This. You could also check Microsoft's official lifecycle site for exact dates, but generally "end-of-support" means no more security patches, so your device becomes more vulnerable.

ONpdNSfAF · Post by **ONpdNSfAF** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 3:53 pm

Yeah, Agreed. And just to add, for Office 2021, the end of mainstream support is Oct 2026, so you'll still get security updates for a while after that.

xd676 · Post by **xd676** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:59 pm

Yeah, and it's a good idea to check your specific Windows version in Settings > System > About, since dates can vary a bit by edition.

908hocbdbrw · Post by **908hocbdbrw** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:07 pm

This happened to me with an older Office version. Once support ended, I stopped getting security updates, which was a real concern.

2w91rjes · Post by **2w91rjes** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:22 am

You could also check Microsoft's lifecycle page for exact dates—they usually list end-of-support by month, not just the year. Good luck!

bBHkeC · Post by **bBHkeC** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 10:40 pm

Yeah, for Office 2021, mainstream support ends this October, with extended support going until 2026.