{"id":11771,"date":"2025-06-24T10:13:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T08:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedsoft.com\/i\/11652\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T11:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:33:20","slug":"11652","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedsoft.com\/i\/en\/11652\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Microsoft support end mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”11745″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]For Windows 10 and the 2016 and 2019 versions of Microsoft Office, Exchange Server, Project and Visio, the time has come on 14 October 2025: Microsoft is discontinuing extended support. On this page, we will give you a brief overview of what this means, what you need to do and how used software licences from usedSoft can help you.<\/p>\n

What does “end of support” actually mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n

After support ends, there is no more technical support or other bug fixes – and above all no more security updates. The software continues to run – but with risks, because Microsoft no longer closes emerging security gaps. Companies that ignore this therefore offer cyber criminals a broad attack surface. Not only are they easy victims, but they may also be in breach of their compliance obligations.<\/p>\n

End of support – what to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The solution is to upgrade to a successor version. There are several options available to you for most Microsoft products: A switch to subscription and cloud solutions, the purchase of a current programme version or one of the successor versions that will continue to be supported.<\/p>\n

Save on version upgrades with used software<\/strong><\/p>\n

usedSoft offers a wider choice with used licences: Microsoft itself only ever offers the latest version of its software. These are also available second-hand and are often cheaper than buying new. However, usedSoft also offers you previous versions. Their range of functions is completely sufficient for many companies. And: You can really save money[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Which version is best?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every company has its own requirements, so it is impossible to give a generalised answer. To find the best solution, we recommend that you answer the following questions for yourself:<\/p>\n

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  1. What IT budget is available for the upgrade?<\/li>\n
  2. What should the new software be able to do?<\/li>\n
  3. Does it really have to be the latest version?<\/li>\n
  4. Are subscription and cloud models even an option? Or is the data too sensitive for the cloud?<\/li>\n
  5. Which software is compatible with the existing hardware and IT landscape?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Information on upgrading from Windows 10<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1680099737605{background-color: #f2f4f5 !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]Windows 11: Future-proof your IT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    With the so-called “Extended Security Updates” (ESU) for Windows 10, Microsoft offers an emergency solution for companies that cannot switch to Windows 11. However, these additional security updates are expensive and only available for a limited time. Switching to Windows 11 is therefore unavoidable in the long term. <\/strong><\/p>\n

    The latest version of Windows also offers companies numerous advantages such as a modern user interface, improved security and higher performance.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    New features in Windows 11<\/h3>\n

    Microsoft has integrated a whole range of improvements and new functions into its latest operating system. We provide you with an overview on our info page:[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn more” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usedsoft.com%2Fi%2Fen%2Fwindows-11-innovations-benefits-alternatives%2F”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Our offers for Microsoft Windows 11″ title_align=”separator_align_left”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”11675″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.usedsoft.com\/de\/gebrauchte-software\/microsoft-office\/Microsoft-Office-2019\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (Upgrade)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Buy here<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 (Upgrade)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Information on upgrading Office<\/h2>\n

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    With the Microsoft 365 subscription version, companies pay a monthly or annual licence fee for the usage rights. Although this has the advantage of automatically always working with the latest version, as a subscriber you are quite dependent on the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

    The alternative is a purchase version such as Office 2024 or 2021, where the right of use is acquired for a one-off fee. Important to know: Microsoft only offers the latest Office version. Previous versions are no longer available from the manufacturer. As a rule, they are the cost-effective alternative.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4\/12″][vc_column_text]Standard Edition or Professional Plus?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Once you have chosen a suitable version, the question of the edition remains – Standard or Professional Plus? Both editions include the Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher applications. Do you need more? We have summarised some information for you in the video[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bRvlvKWWJws”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Our offers for Microsoft Office” title_align=”separator_align_left”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”7062″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.usedsoft.com\/de\/gebrauchte-software\/microsoft-office\/Microsoft-Office-2021\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Office 2024 LTSC Professional Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Buy here<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Office 2024 LTSC Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Office 2021 LTSC Professional Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Office 2021 LTSC Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    M365 – Microsoft 365 E1 EEA (without Teams)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    M365 – Microsoft 365 E3 EEA (without Teams)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    M365 – Microsoft 365 E5 EEA (without Teams)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Visio and Project 2021 and 2024 are also available from us:<\/h2>\n

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    Microsoft Visio LTSC 2024 Standard <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Microsoft Visio LTSC 2024 Professional<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Microsoft Project LTSC 2024 Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Microsoft Project LTSC 2024 Professional<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Microsoft Project LTSC 2021 Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Microsoft Project LTSC 2021 Professional<\/strong><\/p>\n

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