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<h2>Valve, the developer of the world&#8217;s largest video game storefront, Steam, is finally moving on from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1</h2>
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<p>As of 1 January 2024, if you&#8217;re still gaming on older version of Windows predating Windows 10, you&#8217;re on your own as Valve has decided to drop support for older versions of Windows. </p>
<p>To continue receiving Steam updates, especially security fixes, and to maintain your gaming experience﻿, it&#8217;s time to upgrade to Windows 11 or Windows 10.</p>
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<h2>While Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users  will no longer receive Steam updates,  they can still access and play their library of games</h2>
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<p>However, Valve <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A">wants you to know</a> it&#8217;s a bit risky, as Steam relies on an embedded Chrome version that no longer functions on older versions of Windows.</p>
<p>In fact, Google dropped support for Windows 7 back in January 2023, and the last Chrome version compatible with that version of Windows is Chrome 109.</p>
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<h2>This upgrade is crucial to ensure the security of your PC</h2>
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<p>Also, upcoming Steam updates will require Windows features and security updates that are exclusive to Windows 10 and beyond.</p>
<p>So, to ensure a smooth and secure user experience, you should upgrade your Windows if you&#8217;re still running Windows 7.</p>
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<h2>If you haven&#8217;t upgraded your PC to Windows 10 or 11, you might be in for a shock</h2>
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<p>Previously, users on an older version of Windows could upgrade to Windows 10 without needing to purchase a new key.</p>
<p>However, Microsoft has fixed an exploit that allowed users to upgrade from Windows 7 to 11 for free. This means a genuine Windows 10 or 11 licence is now required to upgrade your old version of Windows.</p>
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Steam Drops Support For Older Versions Of Windows