# Hate Windows 11 and don't want to upgrade? You can now extend the life of Windows 10 until October 2026 – here's how

> Windows 10's scheme for extended updates is now open You can sign up using your Microsoft account and get free updates (if you sync your PC settings to OneDrive) The enrollment wizard to access the scheme seems to still…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/hate-windows-11-and-dont-want-to-upgrade-you-can-now-extend-the-life-of-windows-10-until-october-2026-heres-how?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68812ac954ce7108bc8efa66)
- **Published:** 2025-07-23
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows #updates #life #october #extend #extended #hate
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/68812ac954ce7108bc8efa66

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