Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Consumer Watchdog Urges Microsoft to Revive Windows 10 Support
Microsoft plans to stop providing free security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025.
This means computers running Windows 10 won't get important security fixes, making them vulnerable to attacks.
Many users can't upgrade to Windows 11 because of hardware requirements.
A consumer group is asking Microsoft to reconsider because it could lead to security issues and a lot of electronic waste.
Microsoft offers paid extended support, but it might be too expensive for some.
Microsoft will end free security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025.
Consumer Reports urges Microsoft to reverse the decision.
Millions of users can't upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware constraints.
The consumer group warns of cybersecurity risks and e-waste.
Microsoft offers paid support for an annual fee.
- Who
- Microsoft and Windows 10 users, Consumer Reports
- What
- End of free support for Windows 10
- When
- October 14, 2025
- Where
- Worldwide, affecting Windows 10 users
- Why
- Microsoft ending free support, leading to security risks and e-waste
Consumer Watchdog
Microsoft
Windows 10 Support
Consumer Watchdog
Microsoft is failing to protect users by ending free support. The decision risks user security.
Microsoft
Unstated.
- Event
- End of Windows 10 free support
- Date
- October 14, 2025
- Affected Users
- Approximately 400 million
- Primary Concern
- Cybersecurity vulnerability and e-waste
- Cost of ESU
- $30 per year
