The end-of-life date for Windows 10 has already been moved twice, with the initial deadline being October 14, 2025. Around twenty associations, including UFC-Que Choisir and HOP (Halte à l’obsolescence programmée – Stop Planned Obsolescence), organized a protest in front of Microsoft France’s headquarters in April to denounce what they termed the “Windows Tax.” Microsoft has now extended support by an additional year.
Windows 10 will not be abandoned in 2026 after all, Microsoft grants an additional year of respite
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people