MWPRO IMPACT SCORE
OPERATIONAL IMPACT
69
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25
50
75
100
HIGH IMPACT • REVIEW RECOMMENDED
Recommended Action:
Review the update and plan any required actions before rollout.
Review the update and plan any required actions before rollout.
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Primary Audience
Microsoft 365 AdminsTenant AdminsIT ManagersService Owners
Why this score?
AI Confidence
HIGH
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Assessment Reasoning
Support for OneDrive sync app on Windows 10 22H1 and earlier ends 15 August 2026, requiring OS upgrades to maintain updates and security fixes. Admins must inventory devices, plan upgrades to 22H2 or Windows 11, and communicate to users and support teams. Users on legacy versions may see degraded sync and feature loss over time, increasing support and workflow risk. Deadline is within five weeks, driving high urgency and significant implementation effort.
78
Admin Impact
44
User Impact
72
Urgency
76
Effort
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
AT A GLANCE
OneDrive sync app updates end for Windows 10 22H1 and earlier from August 2026. Older devices will no longer receive bug or security fixes, so plan upgrades.
END USERS
Users on older Windows 10 may see sync degrade over time; web access remains available.
IT ADMINS
Identify affected devices, plan OS upgrades, notify users and help desk, and update internal documentation.
ROLLOUT TIMELINE
Upcoming:
August 2026
August 2026
📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement
End of support for OneDrive sync app on Windows 10 22H1 and earlier
Message ID: MC1426708
[What and Why:]
Microsoft is ending OneDrive sync app updates on devices running Windows 10 version 22H1 and earlier. Beginning in August 2026, those devices will no longer receive OneDrive sync app feature updates, bug fixes, or security updates. This change aligns OneDrive support with the Windows lifecycle policy and helps Microsoft focus ongoing investments on supported operating systems.
Support status by Windows version:
- Windows 10 version 22H2: The OneDrive sync app will continue to receive feature updates, bug fixes, and security updates through October 10, 2028.
- Windows 10 version 22H1 and earlier: The OneDrive sync app will no longer receive updates. Existing installations may continue to function, but future functionality is not guaranteed.
[Rollout Schedule:]
- Support ends on August 15, 2026
[Impact on Your Organization:]
Who is affected:
- Organizations using the OneDrive sync app.
- Organizations with devices running Windows 10 22H1 and earlier.
- Organizations with devices running Windows 10 22H2 or later will continue receiving updates.
Platforms/Services:
- OneDrive sync app
- Windows 10
- Microsoft 365 file synchronization services
What will happen:
- Windows 10 22H2 and later devices will continue receiving feature updates, bug fixes, and security updates through October 10, 2028.
- Windows 10 22H1 and earlier devices will stop receiving OneDrive sync app updates.
- The existing application may continue to function, but future functionality is not guaranteed.
- Users may experience degraded functionality over time.
- Users can continue accessing files through OneDrive on the web using supported browsers.
- No tenant configuration changes are required.
[Action Required/Recommendations:]
- Identify devices running Windows 10 22H1 and earlier.
- Upgrade devices to Windows 11 where possible.
- At minimum, upgrade devices to Windows 10 22H2.
- Communicate the change to end users and help desk teams.
- Inform users that OneDrive on the web remains available.
- Update internal support documentation.
[Compliance Considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro
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