So you will be able to use Office 2016, the current version of “Office perpetual,” to connect to Office 365 services like OneDrive until October 13, 2020. After that date, you will need to purchase. Office 2016 and Office 2019 connections to Microsoft 365 services will be supported until October 2023. Note: Office 2019 is the latest version of Office available as a one-time purchase. Microsoft 365 is designed to work with the latest browsers and versions of Office.
- Server 2016 will reach end of support in January 2027. Where that row and column intersect, I find that my Office 2016 client applications will continue to be supported on Windows Server 2016 until October 2025, when Office 2016 goes out of support. From the right-hand table, however, I can see that if I am using Office 2016 with any.
- Microsoft Office 2016 (codenamed Office 16) is a version of the Microsoft Office productivity suite, succeeding both Office 2013 and Office for Mac 2011 and preceding Office 2019 for both platforms. It was released on macOS on July 9, 2015, and on Microsoft Windows on September 22, 2015, for Office 365 subscribers.
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Based on Microsoft’s product lifecycle, ITLA will be upgrading Microsoft Office products older than Office 2013 to Office 2016 on October 17th 2017. ITLA identified approximately 701 computers that will be affected by this upgrade. These upgrades will help protect your computer and data from spyware, viruses, malware, ensure compatibility with new Microsoft software and other applications, your Microsoft Office Suite needs updated to the most current version of Office.
Product Released | Lifecycle Start Date | Mainstream Support End Date |
Office 2016 for Windows and Mac | 9/22/15 | 10/13/2020 |
Office 2013 for Windows | 2/25/2014 | 4/10/2018 |
Office 2011 for Mac | 4/12/2012 | 10/10/17 |
Office 2010 SP2 for Windows | 7/23/13 | 10/3/15 |
This update can be applied in multiple ways depending on what is most convenient for you.
- The latest version of Office is available via the Software Center application on windows systems, and the Self Service application on Apple systems. The Software Center and Self Service applications permit you to upgrade your Microsoft Office applications at your convenience prior to October 17, 2017. For more information about the system changes and how to utilize Software Center or Self Service, check out our FAQ's at http://it.la.psu.edu/self-help-faqs on our IT website. Here are some steps to get you started –
Windows Systems
- Through the start menu, open the Software Center application (Start - All Apps - Microsoft System Center - Software Center)
- On the left side of the Software Center window, click on the Operating Systems button.
- Click on the install button (you will not be able to work on your computer until the update is complete - up to 120 minutes).
Apple Systems
- Through the Applications window, open the Self Service application (Go – Applications – Self Service)
- On the right side of the window, click on the Install New Software link
- Click on the install button under Microsoft Office 2016
- You are welcome to contact the IT Help Desk (814-865-3412) and we will gladly assist you through the process of updating your Microsoft Office installation on your computer.
- On October 17, 2017, ITLA will push the latest Microsoft Office upgrade to your computer during the regularly scheduled OS updates and security patches.
Office 2016 For Mac Lifecycle Software
You will notice changes with the overall look of Office.
If you have any questions or concerns with this Office upgrade or any other technology issues, please contact the Liberal Arts IT Help Desk.
ITLA will continue to make new Office Suite releases and patches available via Software Center. This enables our customers to install the updates at their convenience. We will continue to notify the CLA community of any other changes as Microsoft announces them.
Please note: Office 2013 is currently supported until April of 2018. Office 2013 is not part of the office upgrades being pushed on October 17th 2017.
Microsoft has a support lifetime for each of their products. Below is a list of software that has or soon will reach its end of life and support. You should not run software that is not supported, since it may contain security issues that are not fixed and can put your computer and information at risk. Michael Spice can help you with replacement and updating to a supported version of Office, Windows and Windows Server.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2003 – April 8, 2014
Microsoft Office 2007 – October 10, 2017
Microsoft Office 2010 – October 13, 2020
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac – October 10, 2017
Microsoft Office 2013 – April 11, 2023
Microsoft Office 2016 – October 14, 2025
Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac – October 13, 2020
Microsoft Office 2019 – October 14, 2025
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac – October 10, 2023
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows XP – April 8, 2014
Microsoft Windows Vista – April 11, 2017
Microsoft Windows 7 – January 14, 2020
Microsoft Windows 8 – January 12, 2016 users must upgrade to Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 – January 10, 2023
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1507 from July 2015 – May 9, 2017
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1511 from November 2015 – October 10, 2017
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1607 – April 10, 2018
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1703 – October 9, 2018
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1709 – April 9, 2019 (October 13, 2020 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1803 – November 12, 2019 (May 11, 2021 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1809 – November 10, 2020 ( May 11, 2021 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1903 – December 8, 2020
Microsoft Windows 10 release 1909 – May 11, 2021 (May 10, 2022 – Enterprise and Education version)
Microsoft Windows 10 release 2004 – December 14, 2021
Microsoft Windows 10 release 20H2 – May 10, 2022
Microsoft Edge Legacy and Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge Legacy Edition that came with Windows 10 – March 9, 2021
Microsoft Internet Explorer – August 17, 2021
Microsoft Office 2016 Support Lifecycle
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 – July 14, 2015
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 – July 14, 2015
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 – January 14, 2020
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 – January 14, 2020
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – October 10, 2023
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 – October 10, 2023
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 – January 12, 2027
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 – January 9, 2029
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 – April 8, 2014
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – April 11, 2017
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 – October 13, 2020
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 – April 11, 2023
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 – October 14, 2025
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 – October 14, 2025
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – April 12, 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – July 9, 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 – July 12, 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 – July 9, 2024
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 – July 14, 2026
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 – October 12, 2027
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 – January 8, 2030