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29.01.2026

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SharePoint Online

Updated January 29, 2026: We are updating this post as a reminder. Upcoming SharePoint Online changes may impact your organization. Please review the below.We are implementing the following changes to custom scripting and classic publishing in SharePoint Online.1. Disablement of custom scriptingCustom scripting will be disabled by default (setting DenyAddAndCustomizePages to 1 or $true) for sites created with the following templates:BLANKINTERNETCONTAINER#0 = Classic Publishing Portal Site CMSPUBLISHING#0 = Classic Publishing Site BLANKINTERNET#0 = Classic Publishing Site BlankCSPCONTAINER#0 = SharePoint Embedded SiteNOTE: Existing classic publishing sites created with the templates listed above will have custom scripting disabled by default. Disabling custom scripting does not affect the execution of scripts that have already been added to a site or page.Refer to this documentation to l

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06.01.2026

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Sway

[Introduction] To streamline and modernize the Sway experience, Microsoft is retiring the Sway Windows desktop application (Win32 client) effective June 1, 2026. This change aligns with our efforts to simplify app management and encourage use of the web-based version, which offers the same capabilities with improved accessibility and support. Users can access all current and future Sway features, as well as their content, through the browser interface at sway.cloud.microsoft. [When this will happen:] Retirement date: June 1, 2026 [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: All users who currently use the Sway Windows desktop application (Win32 client). Admins responsible for managing Microsoft Office installations and user training materials. What will happen: The Sway Windows desktop app will be retired and no longer available for use after June 1, 2026. Users will continue t

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05.01.2026

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Microsoft 365 suite · Microsoft Viva

Updated January 5, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.[Introduction]As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify and modernize the Viva Connections experience, we will retire the Assignments and Courses adaptive card extensions (ACEs) for Education customers. ACEs are modular components built using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) that allow developers to create rich, interactive dashboard cards in Viva Connections. These cards surface data and actions from Microsoft 365 services or custom sources, helping users engage with content directly from their dashboard. The equivalent SharePoint dashboard webparts will also be retired. This change is intended to streamline the experience and reduce redundancy across platforms. [When this will happen:] Existing components will reach end of support on June 30, 2026. [How this affects your organization:]Who is affected: Ed

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22.12.2025

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01.08.2026

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Microsoft Defender XDR

Updated December 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) is converging with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel to deliver integrated threat intelligence capabilities directly within your SecOps environment. This change simplifies access to threat insights, improves detection and response workflows, and aligns with customer feedback for a unified experience. [When this will happen] Full convergence will be completed by August 1, 2026. New capabilities are available now, and as of August 2025, all MDTI data has been published via the free connector, with new Threat Analytics APIs replacing retired MDTI APIs. [How this affects your organization] Who is affected: Organizations using Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Defender, or Microsoft Sentinel. What will happen: Threat Intellig

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18.12.2025

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Windows

Microsoft has identified an issue affecting Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality in some enterprise environments after installing the December 2025 Windows security update (released December 9, 2025). Individuals using Windows Home or Pro editions on personal devices are very unlikely to experience this issue, as it primarily affects enterprise or managed IT environments.To address this issue, an out-of-band (OOB) update has been released, today, December 18, 2025, on the Microsoft Update Catalog. For more information and installation instructions, refer to the appropriate KB article for each affected version of Windows listed below. For additional guidance, see How to download updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog.Windows 10, version 22H2 ESU and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 (KB5074976)Windows Server 2019 and Enterprise LTSC 2019 (KB5074975)Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 LTSB

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12.12.2025

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Microsoft 365 apps

Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. To ensure continued high-quality performance of the Read Aloud, Transcription, and Dictation features in Microsoft 365 Office apps, we’re upgrading the backend service that powers these capabilities. As a result, these features will no longer function on Office clients running versions earlier than 16.0.18827.20202 after September 2026.We are extending the supporting period for customers to prepare and upgrade to the supported version. Here is the updated timeline: General Availability (Worldwide): End of September 2026 (previously end of January) General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): End of November 2026 (previously end of March) How this affects your organization If your organization is using Microsoft 365 Office apps with version numbers lower than 16.0.18827.20202, users will lose access to Rea