# Windows 10's year of free updates now comes with no strings attached - but only some people will qualify

> Microsoft has changed its mind on extended updates for Windows 10 The free offer no longer requires you to sync your PC settings to OneDrive However, this is only the case for those in the European Economic Area…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-10s-year-of-free-updates-now-comes-with-no-strings-attached-but-only-some-people-will-qualify?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68d5b5108a33a0193ba2e5f6)
- **Published:** 2025-09-25
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows #updates #free #people #attached #extended #strings
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/68d5b5108a33a0193ba2e5f6

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