# 'This decision will strand millions of consumers': Microsoft urged to U-turn on controversial Windows 10 support plan

> Consumer Reports is urging Microsoft to walk back on plans to eliminate Windows 10 support Windows 10 software and security updates will end on October 14 Users can get a one-year security update extension for $30,…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/this-decision-will-strand-millions-of-consumers-microsoft-urged-to-u-turn-on-controversial-windows-10-support-move?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68cad4afd7513eef78fea3bf)
- **Published:** 2025-09-17
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows #support #consumer #decision #millions #reports #security
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