Steam is no longer compatible with Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. Users must upgrade to Windows 10 or 11 for the platform to work smoothly.
According to the statement made by Valve, Steam Now Windows 7, 8 And 8.1 operating systemsIt is not compatible with . Users are encouraged to upgrade to newer versions such as Windows 10 or 11 to ensure smooth operation of the platform. As of the new year, Valve has officially ended support for these older versions of Windows. This means Steam users running Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 will need to update their operating systems to be able to use the digital store.
Steam Is No Longer Compatible With Windows 7, 8 and 8.1
Although Steam is currently available for use on older Windows versions, there will be no updates for these platforms. This means that Valve will not be able to fix bugs or issues that may occur in future versions of Steam, which means that over time Steam may stop working on older versions of Windows.
Valve first announced that support for older Windows versions would end in March 2023. According to the company’s statement, this decision was influenced by the fact that Steam uses a built-in version of Google Chrome and Chrome no longer supports versions before Windows 10.
Since Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 in 2020 and Windows 8 and 8.1 in 2023, it is noteworthy that Valve supported these operating systems for longer than Microsoft.