What You Need to Know Before Support Ends on 14 October
Microsoft will officially end support for several of its most widely used products in 2025, including Windows 10, Office 2016 and 2019, Exchange Server, Skype for Business, Visual Studio, and Windows Server 2012. In addition, several products are reaching the end of servicing, meaning no further updates or fixes will be issued. If your systems still rely on any of these, now is the time to act.
What Does “End of Support” Mean?
Once Microsoft ends support for a product, it no longer receives:
- Security or bug fix updates
- Technical or assisted support
- Updated online documentation
This increases risk, creates compliance issues and may affect day-to-day performance.
Products Reaching End of Support in 2025
Operating Systems
- Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise (version 22H2)
- Windows 10 Team (Surface Hub)
Office Applications
- Office 2016 and Office 2019 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, Project, and Visio)
Server & Developer Tools
- Exchange Server 2016 and 2019
- Skype for Business 2016 and 2019
- Visual Studio 2015
- Visual Studio 2022 (LTSC versions 17.6 and 17.8)
- Dynamics NAV, GP, SL, and CRM 2015
- Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 (Year 2 of Extended Security Updates)
- Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server
Azure Services
- Visual Studio App Centre
- Azure Database for MariaDB
- Azure Load Balancer (Basic tier)
- Azure SQL Edge
- Azure HPC Cache
- Microsoft Genomics
- Various Azure SDKs and APIs
Products Reaching End of Servicing in 2025
These products are under Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy and will no longer receive monthly servicing updates after the listed dates:
| Product | End of Servicing Date |
|---|---|
| Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises (2023 release wave 2, version 23.x) | 2 April 2025 |
| Microsoft Configuration Manager, Version 2309 | 9 April 2025 |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises (2024 release wave 1, version 24.x) | 7 October 2025 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, Version 22H2 | 14 October 2025 |
| Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Version 22H2 | 14 October 2025 |
| Microsoft Configuration Manager, Version 2403 | 22 October 2025 |
| Windows Server Annual Channel, Version 23H2 | 24 October 2025 |
| Windows 11 Home and Pro, Version 23H2 | 11 November 2025 |
Click Here for the full ‘End of Support 2025’ List
What Are the Risks?
Running systems that are no longer supported or serviced increases your risk of:
- Security vulnerabilities and malware
- Operational instability
- Regulatory non-compliance
- Lack of vendor support if issues arise
What Are Your Options?
Upgrade to Supported Versions
- Move to Windows 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365
- Shift Exchange Server to Exchange Online
- Update Business Central or Configuration Manager to the latest version
Migrate to Cloud Solutions
- Azure provides built-in support for legacy workloads
- Microsoft 365 simplifies software updates and licensing
- Cloud hosting adds security, scale and stability
Your 2025 Action Plan
Immediately
- Identify systems and software affected by these end-of-life and end-of-servicing dates
- Decide on your preferred route: upgrade or cloud migration
- Set internal timelines for testing and changeover
- Engage users early to minimise disruption
Before October 2025
- Complete all necessary upgrades or transitions
- Remove unsupported versions from your environment
We’re Here to Help
We guide businesses through each step — from assessing your systems and reviewing options, to rolling out upgrades or moving to Microsoft 365 and Azure. Whether you need support with Business Central, cloud migration or staying secure during transition, we’ll help you stay compliant and protected.
Final Thoughts
The Microsoft 2025 end-of-support and end-of-servicing timeline is more than just a technical deadline — it’s an opportunity to refresh your systems, strengthen security and future-proof your operations.
Talk to us today to ensure you’re ready well before October.
