check before: 2026-01-13
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Admin impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft will retire the ability to create App-V packages for Microsoft 365 Apps starting January 13, 2026, focusing on Click-to-Run deployment instead. Existing App-V packages will still work, but new ones cannot be created with updated tools. Organizations should transition to Click-to-Run before this date.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're retiring the ability to create App-V packages for Microsoft 365 Apps starting January 13, 2026. This change aligns with our focus on modern deployment methods and continued investment in Click-to-Run, which offers improved performance, reliability, and supportability.
What is App-V?
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) is a technology that enables applications to be deployed in a virtualized format, allowing them to run on end-user devices without being installed directly. This helps reduce application conflicts and simplifies management in enterprise environments. While App-V has been useful for certain deployment scenarios, its use for Microsoft 365 Apps has become increasingly uncommon.
[When this will happen:]
This change will take effect on January 13, 2026. After this date, new versions of the Office Deployment Tool will no longer support App-V packaging for Microsoft 365 Apps.
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2025-11-05
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2025-11-05
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Direct effects for Operations**
Inability to Create New App-V Packages
Organizations will be unable to create new App-V packages for Microsoft 365 Apps, leading to potential deployment issues and increased reliance on Click-to-Run.
- roles: IT Administrators, Deployment Engineers
- references: https://aka.ms/ODTPackagerDeprecation
Increased Transition Costs
Organizations may incur additional costs and resources to transition to Click-to-Run deployment methods, impacting budget and planning.
- roles: Finance Managers, IT Project Managers
- references: https://aka.ms/ODTPackagerDeprecation
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience disruptions if organizations do not transition smoothly to Click-to-Run, leading to potential downtime or application access issues.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://aka.ms/ODTPackagerDeprecation
Need for Updated Documentation
Internal documentation and deployment scripts will require updates, which may lead to confusion or errors if not managed properly.
- roles: Technical Writers, IT Administrators
- references: https://aka.ms/ODTPackagerDeprecation
Training Requirements for IT Staff
IT staff will need training on Click-to-Run deployment, which may divert resources from other critical tasks.
- roles: IT Trainers, IT Administrators
- references: https://aka.ms/ODTPackagerDeprecation
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