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July 1, 2025

Teams Classic Is Officially Dead: IT Leaders Face Double Deadline with Windows 10 End-of-Life Looming

Microsoft Teams Classic has officially ceased operations, with all backend services disabled and servers shut down. Many organizations delayed their migrations despite prior announcements, leading to user disruptions and increased support tickets. A study by the UK’s Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that over a quarter of UK businesses experienced cyberattacks in the past year, and nearly three-quarters of business leaders anticipate cybersecurity disruptions within the next one to two years. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, presenting further challenges for IT teams, particularly in regulated sectors. Organizations face hurdles in migration due to budget constraints, lack of visibility into legacy dependencies, and staff turnover. IT teams must deploy the new Teams client, disable Teams Classic, and ensure clear communication and documentation to mitigate risks.

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October 18, 2024

9 must-know details about Windows 11’s big 2024 update

Windows 11 is set to receive a significant update in 2024, known as version 24H2, which will enhance user experience and tighten security protocols. The AI feature "Recall," designed for AI-based searches, has been shelved due to data protection concerns. The update will not allow installations on older hardware that does not meet new requirements, including Arm processors that must run version 8.1 or later. The AI assistant Copilot will be available as a standalone app without system modification capabilities. The user interface will be refreshed, featuring a simplified date display, an updated quick access menu, and the ability to pin applications to the taskbar via drag-and-drop. A new sidebar will improve smartphone connectivity. Users will be able to create ZIP and TAR archives from the context menu, and the Teams client will support private chats. The update will introduce the "sudo" command for administrative tasks, support the Wi-Fi 7 standard, and enhance printer compatibility with Windows Protected Print Mode.

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September 26, 2024

Microsoft’s Update Decision—Millions Of Windows Users Given New January Deadline

Microsoft has notified Windows users that the new Teams client will require upgrades to newer operating systems to maintain support. Users on older versions of Windows 10 (prior to version 21H2) and macOS (11 or earlier) will see warning banners within the next two weeks, with Teams ceasing to function on these systems starting January 15, 2025. This move encourages users to upgrade, particularly targeting enterprise users, as support for Windows 10 version 21H2 ended three months ago. Microsoft is promoting Windows 11 for its security features and integration benefits, emphasizing the urgency for the approximately 70% of Windows users still on Windows 10 to transition before the end-of-life deadline approaches.

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September 26, 2024

Microsoft will block new Teams app on older Windows 10 and 11 versions

Microsoft will prompt users to update their operating systems to continue using the new Teams client, as support for outdated systems will end. Starting October 15, 2024, users on Windows 10 version 21H2 and earlier, Windows 10 and 11 LTSC, and macOS 11 will receive notifications to upgrade. Teams will cease functioning on these unsupported operating systems by specific dates: January 15, 2025, for Windows 10 version 21H2 and earlier; August 15, 2025, for Windows 10 and 11 LTSC; November 15, 2024, for macOS 11; and March 15, 2025, for macOS 12. Users on unsupported systems will see a blocking page when attempting to launch Teams, requiring them to update. Microsoft recommends IT administrators to regularly update operating systems to avoid service disruptions.