Microsoft is cutting support for some older OneDrive systems soon - here's what you need to know

Date:
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0000

Description:
Windows 10 21H2 and earlier is no longer being supported for OneDrive 22H2 continues to get support until October 2028.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Windows 10 21H2 and earlier is losing support for all OneDrive updates 22H2 will still get feature and security updates until October 2028 Affected users are being urged to upgrade to Windows 11 Microsoft has announced it will end OneDrive sync app updates
on Windows 10 version 21H2 and earlier starting August 15, 2026.

Besides no longer offering new features, affected devices will also be incompatible with new bug fixes and security updates, marking the official
end of OneDrive on those devices. The app will continue to function after losing update support, but system changes and emerging bugs could render it unfixable with time. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Windows 10 is starting to lose its OneDrive sync support From the August 2026 deadline onward, users may experience reduced functionality, compatibility problems
and security risks, with the company instead pushing Windows 11 as a viable alternative to keep OneDrive functioning as expected.

Some later versions of the ongoing OS, including version 22H2, will continue to receive feature, reliability and security updates until October 10, 2028. 22H2 was the final version of Windows 10 the next upgrade after that represents a brand new OS that brings with it some hardware limitations. You may like Microsoft extends Windows 10 support for another year to October
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"This change aligns OneDrive support with the Windows lifecycle policy and helps Microsoft focus ongoing investments on supported operating systems ," Microsoft wrote in a support article .

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Rather than issuing advice to make OneDrive compatible on Windows 10, Microsoft is urging affected users to finally upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 10 still accounts for around 28% of all Windows installs (per Statcounter ), compared with 70% for Windows 11. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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