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California Lawsuit Demands Extended Windows 10 Support Amid Cyber Threats

8/10/2025

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A California lawsuit demands that Microsoft extend support for Windows 10, set to become obsolete on October 14, impacting 700 million users. The suit highlights the increased cyberattack risks many users face, as they are unable to upgrade to Windows 11. The plaintiff seeks free support until less than 10% of users are still on Windows 10.

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Story summary

A California lawsuit demands that Microsoft extend support for Windows 10, set to become obsolete on October 14, impacting 700 million users. The suit highlights the increased cyberattack risks many users face, as they are unable to upgrade to Windows 11. The plaintiff seeks free support until less than 10% of users are still on Windows 10.