![]() ![]() Unfortunately, this doesn’t work on older versions of Windows including 7, 8, and 8.1. As elaborated on by the Steam Support post, one reason for this cessation of support for older versions is due to new features within Steam that require an embedded version of Google Chrome. Furthermore, companies like Epic Games also ceased support of Windows 7 and 8 for games like Fortnite earlier this month. The news comes on the heels of Microsoft ending support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 back on January 10 of this year. In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows feature and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above. ![]() The newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows. ![]() In order to continue running Steam and any games or other products purchased through Steam, users will need to update to a more recent version of Windows. After that date, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows. Once this happens, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows and users will need to update their system to a more recent version of Windows in order to continue running Steam, games, or products purchased through Steam.Īs of January 1, 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems. As was recently announced in a Steam Support post, Steam is ending support of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems starting January 1, 2024. If you’ve yet to upgrade Windows to more recent versions like Windows 10, you may find yourself in a pinch next year when it comes to running the Steam Client. ![]()
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