Windows 10 discontinuation sparks legal backlash due to user resistance to upgrading
Microsoft has declared that it will officially end standard security support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. However, the tech giant is offering an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that allows users to continue receiving security updates for an additional year, through October 13, 2026.
This ESU option is available at no extra cost for consumers if they enroll by installing the mandatory update KB5063709 and meet requirements such as running Windows 10 version 22H2 and using a Microsoft account. The enrollment wizard for ESU is being rolled out gradually and can be accessed via Windows Update settings.
The decision to end support for Windows 10 has raised concerns among some users, including Lawrence Klein, who has filed a lawsuit demanding that Microsoft extend Windows 10 support until its market share drops below 10%. However, there is no publicly available information or credible source linking any such lawsuit to a change in Microsoft's Windows 10 support timeline.
Microsoft's plan, if the lawsuit fails, is for users to either rely on Windows Backup, pay for another year of updates, or migrate to a new system entirely. Klein argues that Microsoft's decision is leaving millions at risk, as millions of individuals and businesses, including those holding sensitive consumer data, will be exposed to heightened cybersecurity risks once updates stop.
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[2] Microsoft Tech Community: Windows 10 extended support
[3] ZDNet: Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates to October 2026
[4] The Verge: Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates to October 2026
[5] Windows Central: Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates to October 2026
[1] "To mitigate potential security risks, users might consider upgrading their smartphones and laptops, as the longevity of Windows 10 support is limited, with updates ending on October 13, 2026."
[2] "Given the end of standard security support for Windows 10, tech enthusiasts are exploring various options to safeguard their devices, such as purchasing newer smartphones, laptops, or opting for the Extended Security Updates program from Microsoft."
