Microsoft announced that it will end the OneDrive desktop app update for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 on January 1, 2022, and will finish syncing with OneDrive on March 1, 2022. Individual users of these operating systems will be able to upload and download files from the web interface after March 1, but if they want to continue using automatic synchronization through the application, they must upgrade to Windows 10 or later.
On the other hand, for business users, the OneDrive service complies with the operating system support period, so Windows 7 and 8.1 can be synchronized until January 10, 2023, the end of extended support. Windows 8 is already shut down.
Microsoft has stated that app updates and sync termination are to focus resources on new technologies or operating systems and to provide a safe and up-to-date environment, but to put it simply, do not continue to use an operating system that has reached the end of mainstream support forever, but quickly change to a new operating system. will be.
Of course, there are unavoidable circumstances, such as not being able to guarantee the operation of software used for business if business users rarely update the operating system. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the budget for the upgrade may not be secured simply because it is cumbersome or because of the position of the person in charge of the information department.
Even so, it is also true that the old operating system security design increases the possibility that the PC or the company network cannot be protected from various risks. Ransomware, etc. locks all PCs connected to the company’s network, leading to malfunction in business or organizational activities. This can lead to huge losses depending on the industry. If you want to continue using OneDrive even if you are satisfied with the outdated operating system, consider updating to the latest Windows. Related information can be found here.