14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has announced that the OneDrive desktop application will stop working on several Windows version, as the company is moving the focus on newer operating systems.
More specifically, the OneDrive app will no longer receive updates on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 starting January 1, 2022.
Microsoft says that personal OneDrive accounts that are configured in the desktop apps will stop syncing on March 1, 2022.
Needless to say, you can still access your accounts using the browser via OneDrive on the web, but otherwise, the desktop version of OneDrive will only continue to be supported on Windows 01 and Windows 11.
“In order to focus resources on new technologies and operating systems, and to provide users with the most up-to-date and secure experience, beginning January 1, 2022, updates will no longer be provided for the OneDrive desktop application on your personal Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 devices,” Microsoft announced.
You should just update to Windows 10 or Windows 11
The company recommends users to switch to newer versions of Windows because this is the only way to make sure the OneDrive experience isn’t impacted.
Of course, the upgrade isn’t always possible, and in this case, manually backing up your data is pretty much the only alternative.
“If you are currently using one of these operating systems, we recommend upgrading your operating system to either Windows 10 or Windows 11 to avoid disruption. For machines that do not meet system requirements for Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system upgrade, you can back up and protect your files by manually uploading them to OneDrive on the web, and continue to access, edit, and share your files on all your devices,” Microsoft explains.
Microsoft adds that users running the OneDrive desktop application for business, its support will actually align with the Windows support lifecycle.