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Jaokty1
Aug 27, 2025Copper Contributor
Microsoft office 2007 stopped support - lifetime key
Hello, I purchased Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 with a lifetime license. It used to work fine, but now it doesn’t run with Microsoft 365. I’d like to know: Did Microsoft completely ...
YarrowSterling
Sep 08, 2025Iron Contributor
Of course. Here's a short and direct answer:
Yes, Microsoft completely ended all support for Office 2007 in 2017, including security updates. Your lifetime license is only valid for the Office 2007 version you purchased; it does not transfer to Microsoft 365.
Your options are to:
- Continue using Office 2007 at your own security risk (not recommended).
- Purchase a new subscription for Microsoft 365 (recommended for security and compatibility).
- Consider the free alternative, , if you don't want a subscription.