In October, Microsoft will make a new step in sending some of the old apps and even a Windows version to the unsupported list. Riverbank Solar know this will impact many SME organisations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Scotland.


What is the Windows end-support list? According to Microsoft’s end-support document, the most important software that will go on the unsupported list will be Windows 10, version 1709 (Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise). Windows 10 versions 1803 (Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise), 1809 (Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstation, IoT Core) or Windows Server version 1809 (Datacenter Core, Standard Core), they will expire on November 10th.

You must also start the upgrade process if if you have Windows 10, version 1903 (Enterprise, Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, IoT Enterprise) or Windows Server, version 1903 (Datacenter, Standard) because they will be retired on December 8th.
What is the software end-support list for October 13th? Regarding Microsoft software, the list is a lot longer, and all the tools listed below will be retired on October 13th.
Access 2010
Dynamics GP 2010
Excel 2010
Excel Mobile 2010
Exchange Server 2010 (all editions)
FAST Search Server 2010 (all editions)
Groove Server 2010
Office 2010 (all editions)
OneNote 2010
PowerPoint 2010
Project 2010
Publisher 2010
Search Server 2010
System Center Data Protection Manager 2010
System Center Essentials 2010
Visio 2010 (all editions)
Word 2010
Windows Embedded Standard 7
Office 2016 for Mac (all editions)
Excel 2016 for Mac
Outlook 2016 for Mac
PowerPoint 2016 for Mac
Word 2016 for Mac

If you are using any of these OS versions or software Riverbank Solar can help you upgrade to newer version to ensure the latest security updates installed. We offer 24/7 IT Support to businesses in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Scotland.

Are you prepared to upgrade to the next versions? Riverbank Solar can identify what needs to be upgraded and design a plan to help you. It all starts with a FREE IT Audit. Call us tocay on 0141 474 1996 or contact us to find out how we can help.