Microsoft told to Pay €1100 After Forced Windows 10 Upgrade Breaks PC

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When Microsoft launched Windows 10 back in 2015, the company was sued by several customers because of its aggressive upgrade push. The software giant still has to deal with legal complaints for forcing Windows 10 installation on Windows PCs without explicit permission.

In another similar case that took place in Finland, Microsoft has now been asked to pay more than €1,100 ($1,258) to a Finnish man for the unwanted upgrade from Windows 8.1 and allegedly breaking his computer.

While the Finnish user had asked €3,000 in compensation for damages, the Finnish Consumer Disputes Panel has asked Microsoft to pay €1,100 to a man whose PC was upgraded to Windows 10 without authorization.

The user explained that their computer displayed an error and the assistance it received from Microsoft Support engineers did not make any difference.
 

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