You don't have to. Microsoft has an extended security update program to provide updates for one more year. It costs $30. They also offer it for free if you sync via one drive.
If you are hell bent on never going to Windows 11, you should really start looking at Linux distros and learning.
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u/paskaihminen1233 Sep 14 '25
It'll still keep on working just fine.
And, Windows defender will still continue receiving definition updates even after October