Your trusty Office 2016 or 2019 about to lose official Microsoft support. There’s a smart, affordable way to keep your ‘vintage’ Office software secure and running smoothly after October 2025. Zero-day micropatching can protect you from new security threats, extend the life of your software and help you avoid costly upgrades.
The sun finally sets on your beloved Office 2016 and 2019 on October 14, 2025—that’s the moment Microsoft waves goodbye to support, including those essential security updates. Without them, zero-day vulnerabilities and security bugs can waltz right in. Normally, Microsoft patches those security holes, but after that October deadline, you’re on your own.
Unless, of course, you’re ready to shell out for Office 2024 or Microsoft 365—or embrace a free alternative.
But wait: there’s a crafty third way.
Enter: 0Patch to the Rescue
Cue dramatic music for 0Patch, the Slovenia-based guard against zero-day nastiness. It quietly applies “micropatches” that work behind the scenes—no demanding restarts or major reboots, just lean, mean protection. Starting in October, even after official support dries up, 0Patch can safeguard your Office 2016 and 2019.
oPatch works differently from other software patches. It doesn’t touch the downloaded Microsoft software at all. Instead, oPatch tweaks the running memory to patch security holes.
Bonus: sometimes they’re quicker at blocking new nasties than Microsoft itself.
Installing the 0Patch Agent
First, create a free 0Patch account. Once inside, find the “0Patch Agent for Windows” under Resources. Download it, install it, and log in. Voilà—micropatching begins.
You’ll see little notifications when patches land. The interface also shows how many premium-only patches you’re missing out on (just in case you’re tempted). Everything runs in the background, like a ninja patcher for your apps.
Flipping Micropatches On (or Off)
Want to pause the heroic patching for a minute? Open the 0Patch dashboard, toggle “Agent Enabled” (top-right) to Disabled, confirm the warning and patching stops.
Re-enable whenever, and it picks right back up. You can patch up to 10 devices on the free plan, but only for personal, non-commercial use.
oPatch says they plan to provide Office 2016/2019 security patches for at least three years, maybe longer if there’s enough customer demand.
Premium Patches
While free users get access to zero‑day micropatches, other vulnerabilities, the more obscure ones are gated behind a premium plan. Pricing is about €26/year (US$29) for Pro, or €37/year US$41) for Enterprise. The license covers not just Office 2016 and 2019, but also Office 2010, 2013, Windows 10 (some versions), Windows 11 v21H2, Adobe Reader, 7‑Zip, and more.
There’s a 30‑day trial so you can test-drive it.
