lawsuit against Microsoft for terminating Windows 10 updates, leading to resistance from users compelled to upgrade
Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10 next month has sparked a legal battle. Lawrence Klein, a technology enthusiast, has filed a lawsuit against the tech giant, alleging that Microsoft is forcing customers to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy new devices, which he views as a strategy to monopolize the generative AI market.
The suit, filed in San Diego in early August 2025, contends that the end-of-support deadline is premature given that around 240 million devices still run Windows 10, many of which cannot meet Windows 11 hardware requirements. The claim includes accusations of violating consumer protection laws, including false advertising and business codes, by ending support too soon and creating potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Klein demands extended free Windows 10 support until the user share falls below 10%. He argues that Windows 10 currently holds around 43% of all Windows devices. If the lawsuit fails, users will need to rely on Windows Backup, pay for another year of updates, or migrate to a new system entirely.
As of mid-August 2025, no court ruling or resolution has been reported. The lawsuit raises the possibility that Microsoft might be legally compelled to reconsider or extend Windows 10 support beyond its planned end date in October 2025 due to large user impact and security concerns.
Meanwhile, Himani Jha, a tech news writer, shares her enthusiasm for smartphones and consumer technology. Jha, who has a history of contributing to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech, is following the developments closely.
In other news, Apple is set to launch the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max in India next month. However, no further details about the specifications, price, or other leaks of the new devices have been provided.
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- Laptop users facing potential impact from Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-support - The lawsuit filed by Lawrence Klein against Microsoft raises the possibility of a legal compulsion for Microsoft to reconsider or extend Windows 10 support, potentially affecting millions of laptop users who currently run the Windows 10 operating system.
- Windows 10 Smartphone users not left out of legislative dispute - Alongside laptop users, many smartphone users are also affected by Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10, as the lawsuit filed by Lawrence Klein contends that the decision creates potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities for these devices as well.
