Next month, Microsoft will cease syncing OneDrive on older versions of Windows 10.

Next month, Microsoft will cease syncing OneDrive on older versions of Windows 10.

      TL;DR: Microsoft will discontinue OneDrive sync support for versions of Windows 10 prior to 22H2 on August 15. After this date, no updates or security patches will be provided for these older versions. Windows 10 22H2 will receive support until October 2028.

      Microsoft is set to cease OneDrive synchronization support for Windows 10 versions earlier than 22H2 on August 15. Following this date, users on those older versions will no longer receive updates for the sync app, bug fixes, or security patches. While the OneDrive service itself will not stop functioning immediately, Microsoft has indicated that "future functionality is not guaranteed."

      Windows 10 22H2, the last version of Windows 10, will continue to receive OneDrive sync updates until October 10, 2028. Microsoft stated that this change "aligns OneDrive support with the Windows lifecycle policy and allows Microsoft to focus ongoing investments on supported operating systems." Additionally, Microsoft 365 file synchronization services will also be impacted for older versions.

      Users on pre-22H2 versions will need to upgrade to Windows 10 22H2, switch to Windows 11, or utilize OneDrive's web interface, which is less convenient than desktop sync. Microsoft has been tightening its Windows ecosystem throughout 2026, making AI features optional for some users while removing support for others. Alternatives like Nextcloud support Windows 10 back to version 1809 and are also compatible with Linux. Nadella's restructuring of Microsoft is centered around AI-first products, and discontinuing support for older configurations is part of aligning resources with this focus.

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Next month, Microsoft will cease syncing OneDrive on older versions of Windows 10.

As of August 15, OneDrive sync updates will cease for Windows 10 versions earlier than 22H2. There will be no further fixes or security updates available. Users can choose to use the web interface or upgrade to Windows 11.