Can't update native launcher

So I have had minecraft for years to come. I recently reset my laptop because I was having issues with it and in doing so now need to reinstall my minecraft. only issue is the file to download it does not let me update my native launcher. upon logging into the minecraft website it states I need to pay for the minecraft windows 10 when I have had it for almost 10 years now. why should I have to pay 35 bucks for a game I bought when it was 25 dollars? I should be able to download the launcher but it refuses to do let me.