Which Windows versions end support on October 13, 2026?

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, and mainstream support for Windows Server 2022 all end on October 13, 2026. Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise/Education continue to October 12, 2027, and Server 2022 extended support runs to October 14, 2031 (Microsoft lifecycle pages, Aug 2026).

What happens to Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10?

Microsoft 365 apps stop receiving new features on Windows 10 at version 2608. Security updates continue until October 10, 2028. OneDrive keeps updating on Windows 10 22H2 through the same date (4sysops, Aug 15-16, 2026).

Why is Excel removing the COPILOT() function?

The COPILOT() function was a one-year trial and is removed from September 14, 2026, before its planned general availability. Microsoft recommends dynamic action buttons or the Copilot sidebar instead, and notes the function was never intended for math, financial modeling, or compliance work (Computerworld, Aug 15, 2026).

When does Edge stop supporting Manifest V2 extensions?

Edge is disabling MV2 extensions in Canary, Dev, and Beta channels starting August 2026, with Stable following in the coming months and enterprise environments in early 2027. uBlock Origin and similar blockers have no fully equivalent MV3 replacement (4sysops, Aug 15, 2026).

Is Copilot Voice being discontinued with the Mico change?

No. Mico is being removed from Copilot Voice in waves starting August 2026, but voice functionality in Copilot stays. Mico is repositioned toward education and tutoring in Copilot Learn Live (PCMag, Aug 15, 2026).

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