Valve will no longer offer Steam support and updates for Windows 7 and 8 on January 1, 2024. The measure includes visual and security updates
A Valve revealed that Steam will no longer support Windows 7 and 8 (including 8.1) operating systems starting January 1, 2024. As a result, the application will no longer have updates, including essential security updates, and no technical support through Support Steam.
Among the main recommendations is that users update their operating systems to a newer one, be it Windows 10 or later, which offers better usability of the platform and will continue to be supported by Valve. The main reason for this measure was the Microsoftwhich will also end support for Windows 8 in January 2024, while Windows 7 is no longer supported as of 2020.
Valve also explains that this measure aims to prevent attacks on its users’ accounts, as Windows 7 and 8 are very susceptible to malware breaches in general. Therefore, the company claims that it cannot offer protection for these systems via Steam if the operating system itself does not have minimal protection.
It’s worth mentioning that upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is still free, while upgrading from previous versions to Windows 10 is no longer free. It should be noted that pre-built computers and new notebooks usually have Windows 11 installed at the factory.
Don’t want to upgrade your PC now?
If you don’t plan to upgrade or buy a new personal computer anytime soon, a temporary solution is to install the trial version of Windows 11 on your PC. It has limitations, but Steam security and support features will work normally until you can update your configuration.
Another option is to use Linux on your PC, which is free, lighter and supports Steam. However, it is possible that some games will not work properly, so it is worth checking the technical specifications of each game.
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