Steam Won't Run on Windows 7 and 8 Anymore. Changes Also Affected Older macOS Versions
The latest version of the Steam client doesn't support Windows 7, 8, or 8.1. Users must upgrade to at least Windows 10 to continue using Valve's platform.
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Zbigniew Woznicki
November 13, 2024
Rockstar Games Will Soon Stop Supporting Windows 7 and 8
Rockstar Games will stop supporting the two older versions of Windows in three months, and therefore recommends that PC owners using such software acquire a newer operating system by then.
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Maciej Gaffke
October 30, 2023
Steam Will Abandon Old Windows OS - Schedule Revealed
Older Microsoft systems will not longer be supported by Steam. Valve's app will not run on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Check how much time is left to upgrade your operating system.
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Arkadiusz Strzala
March 28, 2023
This Windows is Still Alive and Gaining Popularity
Steam's hardware surveys can sometimes be a source of intriguing information. It turns out that Windows 7 saw an increase in popularity in June.
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Arkadiusz Strzala
July 4, 2022
Nvidia Will Cease Support of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 Later This Year
Later this year, Nvidia plans to cease support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. New drivers will only appear for Windows 10.
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Hubert Sledziewski
June 13, 2021
Windows 7 Remains Popular Even a Year After End of Support
It's been almost a year since Microsoft finished supporting Windows 7. Despite this, the software is still installed on nearly 20% of PCs.
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Bart Swiatek
January 5, 2021
Most Popular Windows Versions Across the Years
Windows XP remains the most popular operating system in history. Right behind it, the hated Windows 10. Here's a comparison for the years between 2003 and 2020.
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Paul Musiolik
December 30, 2020
Windows 10 and Windows 7 - Situation After 5 Years
Windows 10 recently celebrated its fifth birthday. After several years on the market, the latest version of Microsoft's OS definitely dominates in numbers over Windows 7, not to mention the older editions.
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Bart Swiatek
July 31, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Run on Windows 7, Even on DX 12
CD Projekt RED confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will work on Windows 7. Unfortunately, this cannot be said about PCs running Windows 8.1.
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Jacob Blazewicz
July 2, 2020
Windows 7 Will Retain Support From Antivirus Software
AV-Test experts have prepared a report on antivirus programs that will continue to work with Windows 7 - despite the end of Microsoft's support for W7, which happened just over two weeks ago.
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Bart Swiatek
January 30, 2020
German Government Will Pay for Extended Windows 7 Support
The German government will pay Microsoft nearly $900,000 to extend its support for Windows 7, all because officials failed to upgrade 33,000 computers to a newer version of the system before January 14 this year.
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Bart Swiatek
January 24, 2020
Today, Microsoft Ends Support of Windows 7
Microsoft is officially terminating its support for Windows 7. The software will not receive any patches (even the critical, security-related ones), and its users will not be able to count on the support of the company's technical department.
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Bart Swiatek
January 14, 2020
Google Chrome Will Continue to be Supported on Windows 7
Google has assured that Chrome web browser will continue to receive updates on Windows 7. The company wants to support the application for at least 18 months after Microsoft abandons the system.
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Paul Wozniak
January 12, 2020
End of Windows 7 Support is Nigh; Switch to Windows 10 for Free
In January, Microsoft will officially end its support for the popular Windows 7 operating system. It is worth noting that the option of free upgrade to Windows 10 is still available, although officially it was supposed to expire in July 2016.
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Bart Swiatek
December 30, 2019
End of Windows 7 Support is Nigh; OS is Targeted by Hackers
According to Webroot experts' analysis, Windows 7 is becoming a target for hackers more than twice as often as the latest version of Microsoft's operating system.
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Bart Swiatek
October 16, 2019
Windows 7 and 8.1 Update Breaks PCs With Antivirus Software
The latest update for Windows 7 and 8.1 may make it difficult for you to log in to your system. All because of the change made to the critical CSRSS component, which seems to interfere with many popular antivirus programs.
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April 23, 2019
Critical Vulnerability Detected in Windows 7 and 10
As it turns out, Internet Explorer 11 still has some security gaps left to surprize us.
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Conrad Hazi
April 15, 2019
Windows 7 With DirectX 12 Support
A rather surprising decision came from Microsoft – the company from Redmond has officially included Windows 7 OS into DirectX 12 API support. The effects of this decision will appear in World of Warcraft.
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March 13, 2019
Microsoft Will Keep Supporting Windows 7. If We Pay for it.
The official developer support period for Windows 7 is coming to an end. Microsoft launches a new offer, aimed at collective license users, to extend the support period, for a fee.
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February 7, 2019
Windows 10 is now the most popular Microsoft OS
NetMarketShare survey indicates that Windows 10 has become the most popular Microsoft OS.
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Bart Swiatek
January 2, 2019