# Microsoft Ends OneDrive Support for Older Windows 10 Versions OneDrive synchronization support is ending for older Windows 10 versions. - **Source:** [www.theregister.com - Articles](https://brifing.si/source/2c34ea50-d341-4a10-925d-12c012a9ad10) - **Published:** 2026-07-17 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d8dd3264-c149-476b-9231-bc7347aa24bc ## OneDrive Support Ending Microsoft is ending OneDrive synchronization support for older Windows 10 versions. This means users will no longer receive updates, fixes, or technical assistance. ## Support Termination Date OneDrive synchronization support will continue for Windows 10 22H2 until 2028. However, support for older versions will end on August 15, 2026. ## Lack of Security and Updates After support ends, users will miss out on security patches and updates. The service won't stop abruptly, but issues won't be resolved. ## Pre-Windows 10 22H2 Versions Users on versions prior to Windows 10 22H2 will have to use the web interface to access OneDrive, which is less convenient than desktop synchronization. ## Windows 11 Upgrade Recommendation Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11. OneDrive synchronization will continue to work smoothly on Windows 10 22H2 until 2028. ## Alternative Cloud Solutions Alternatives like Nextcloud are available for OneDrive. This software works on Windows 10 1809 and later, and also supports Linux. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/17/microsoft-cuts-onedrive-support-for-older-windows-10-versions-next-month/5274489 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._