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Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, affecting approximately 400 million computers worldwide that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. Users must either pay for extended security updates ($30-$61 per device annually), purchase new computers, or continue using unsupported systems vulnerable to cyberattacks. Consumer and environmental advocates criticize the decision as creating massive e-waste and leaving economically disadvantaged users exposed to security risks, particularly as cybercrime costs Americans over $16 billion annually. The move contradicts Microsoft's environmental commitments while disproportionately impacting workers, students, and seniors who rely on computers for essential tasks.

Microsoft Is Abandoning Windows 10. Hackers Are Celebrating.

Juan van Rooyen

Now I seriously don’t understand what are they up to. Like are they trying to suck money as much as possible from the users? But still they still hold a large chunk of share in market. Many people are still not aware about CLI. Gamers are still forced to be at Windows at many of them don’t know how to configure gaming in Linux. So Microsoft is abusing its power.

Except in Europe, Microsoft have to continue the support for 1 year.

If it wants money it have to be brief not bitting around the bush