check before: 2024-08-31
Product:
Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
World tenant, Windows Desktop
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Summary:
The message informs that Microsoft Edge will change its hardware requirements, no longer supporting devices without SSE3 starting from version 128. This change will take effect by the end of August 2024, and affected users will need to upgrade their devices to continue receiving updates.
Details:
We are changing the hardware requirements for Microsoft Edge. Starting in Microsoft Edge version 128, devices that do not have a CPU with SSE3 will no longer be supported or receive updates, including critical security updates.
[When this will happen:]
This change will roll out to Stable channels of Edge no-sooner than the end of August 2024.
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Created:
2024-07-20
updated:
2024-08-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Impact on IT Operations
- Increased workload for IT support teams to assist users in upgrading devices.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Technicians, IT Operations Managers
- Potential for increased incidents related to unsupported devices, leading to a rise in helpdesk tickets.
- Roles impacted: Helpdesk Staff, IT Incident Managers
- Need for a comprehensive inventory of devices to identify those without SSE3, requiring additional resources for auditing.
- Roles impacted: IT Asset Managers, System Administrators
- Impact on IT Services
- Disruption of Microsoft Edge updates for unsupported devices, leading to potential security vulnerabilities.
- Roles impacted: Security Analysts, Compliance Officers
- Possible degradation of user experience for those unable to upgrade, affecting productivity and satisfaction.
- Roles impacted: User Experience Managers, Service Delivery Managers
- Impact on IT Users
- Users with devices lacking SSE3 will receive notifications, causing confusion and frustration among non-technical users.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Department Managers
- Users may face challenges in accessing critical web applications that rely on the latest version of Microsoft Edge.
- Roles impacted: Business Analysts, Project Managers
- Dependencies and Interdependencies
- Other applications relying on Microsoft Edge may experience compatibility issues if users cannot upgrade their devices.
- Roles impacted: Application Owners, Software Developers
- Integration with other Microsoft 365 services may be affected, leading to potential disruptions in workflows.
- Roles impacted: IT Integration Specialists, Business Process Managers
- Compliance and Security Risks
- Non-compliance with security policies due to outdated software on unsupported devices, increasing risk exposure.
- Roles impacted: Compliance Officers, Risk Management Teams
- Increased vulnerability to cyber threats as unsupported devices will not receive critical security updates.
- Roles impacted: Cybersecurity Analysts, IT Governance Teams
References:
- Microsoft Edge Supported Operating Systems: https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-supported-operating-systems
- Microsoft Edge Hardware Requirements: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-supported-operating-systems
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