Microsoft recently announced that they will be putting restrictions in place for users of older Windows 10 and 11 versions who are using the Teams app. This move is aimed at ensuring users are running supported operating systems to access the latest updates, capabilities, and security features. The company stated that starting October 15, 2024, users with unsupported operating systems will receive prompts to update to a newer version.
According to Microsoft's guidelines, the new Teams desktop client will no longer be supported on Windows 10 version 21H2 and older, as well as older Windows 10 and 11 LTSC versions. On macOS, Teams will stop working on macOS 11 on November 15, 2024, and on macOS 12 on March 15, 2025. This decision comes as part of Microsoft's efforts to ensure that users have a seamless experience with the Teams app.
IT administrators are advised to plan a regular OS update cadence to avoid any disruptions for their organizations. More details about the upcoming changes to Teams compatibility can be found in Microsoft's Admin Center documentation.
While Teams will continue to operate on unsupported operating systems for a limited time, users are encouraged to update their systems to avoid any interruptions. The full system requirements for the new Teams app can be found on Microsoft's website. Stay tuned for further updates and recommendations as Microsoft continues to enhance the functionality and security of the Teams platform.
