Join the discussion. A subscription to help make the most of your time. For up to 6 people. Premium apps. Try 1 month free. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. To avoid performance and reliability issues, we recommend that you upgrade your operating system to Windows 10 or download Windows 8.
Select the Microsoft or Other Office versions tab below to learn more about what you need to do for your version of Office. Microsoft is governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy which requires customers to stay current as per the servicing and system requirements for the product or service, including using Microsoft on a Windows operating system that is currently in support.
Using Microsoft on older, unsupported operating systems may cause performance and reliability issues over time. As a valuable Office subscriber, we want to continue to provide a stable Office experience.
Windows 8 went out of support on January 12, and no longer receives security updates. Therefore, if you're using Microsoft on a computer running Windows 8 and are configured for automatic updates, you will no longer receive updates for the Office apps after Version see What version of Office am I using? This includes feature, security, and other quality updates. In order to continue to receive Microsoft product updates, we recommend updating to Windows 8. For information on updating to Windows 8.
If you're not ready to upgrade at this time, Office on the web is an available alternative. Follow your organization's recommendations for how to transfer your files and apps. However, Windows 8 itself no longer receives security updates, leaving it vulnerable to security threats.
The following table shows the supported versions of Office and Windows operating system. Windows 10 is available for purchase to upgrade an existing PC, however, PCs have changed substantially since Windows 8 was first released eight years ago. Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. About Office: What version of Office am I using? Which version of Windows operating system am I running? Table of contents. Office install. With Windows 8, Microsoft has changed from stickers that have the product key that the user has to type in when installing the operating system to new BIOS embedded product keys.
The idea is that by eliminating the sticker, you eliminate one of the easier ways for nefarious users to get a legitimate product key. Eliminating the product key sticker also removes any worry that the sticker might get damaged while at the same time eliminating the long and irritating process of typing in various letters and numbers when installing the operating system.
If the user has to reinstall the operating system on a machine that came with Windows 8, the installation process automatically grabs the software product key from the motherboard BIOS with no input from the user. This means that those familiar Windows product key stickers will no longer appear on the Windows 8 computers. Was this reply helpful? Yes No.
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