check before: 2025-09-09
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Windows
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Summary:
The Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel Preview for Microsoft 365 Apps ends support on September 9, 2025, with the August 2025 update as the last. Admins must transition devices to Monthly Enterprise or Current Channel, as updates will cease and no automatic changes will occur.
Details:
Introduction
As previously announced in MC1087098 (June 2025), Microsoft is retiring the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel Preview for Microsoft 365 Apps. This change supports our ongoing efforts to simplify update management and ensure customers benefit from the latest features and security improvements more quickly.
When this will happen:
The Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel Preview reached end of service on September 9, 2025. The August 2025 security update is the final update available for this channel.
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2025-09-10
updated:
2025-09-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
End of Updates for Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel Preview
Devices will no longer receive updates after September 9, 2025, leading to potential security vulnerabilities and lack of new features.
- roles: IT Admin, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/fieldnotes/change-update-channel-to-prepare-devices-for-copilot, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-microsoft365-apps-by-date
Increased Security Risks
Without updates, devices may become susceptible to security threats, impacting user data and organizational integrity.
- roles: IT Admin, Security Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/fieldnotes/change-update-channel-to-prepare-devices-for-copilot, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/manage-release-candidate-for-semi-annual-channel
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience issues with outdated software, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/overview-update-channels" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/overview-update-channels, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/manage-release-candidate-for-semi-annual-channel
Need for Manual Transition
Admins must manually transition devices to a supported channel, which can lead to operational delays and increased workload.
- roles: IT Admin, Project Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/fieldnotes/change-update-channel-to-prepare-devices-for-copilot, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/overview-update-channels" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/overview-update-channels
Compliance and Regulatory Risks
Failure to update may lead to non-compliance with industry regulations, risking legal and financial repercussions.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Admin
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/fieldnotes/change-update-channel-to-prepare-devices-for-copilot, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/overview-update-channels" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/updates/overview-update-channels
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