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The latest Steam Client update was rolled out recently and as expected, this version of Steam client will not run on Windows 7 or Windows 8. The update fixed many technical issues and also added a new built-in system called Steam Game Recording. With gaming technology constantly transforming, Valve had to stop supporting old Windows operating systems, putting an end to gaming on these OS.
Even Microsoft ended security updates and technical support for Windows 7 and 8. Users still running these operating systems are exposed to new malware and other exploits that will cause games to perform poorly or crash. Upgrading to the latest Windows operating system certainly has a lot of benefits and will even make gaming much smoother.
Steam No Longer Supports Windows 7 and 8
It has been confirmed on Steam’s officialwebsitethat systems running Windows 7 and 8 will not receive the latest Steam client update. In case you’re unaware, Steam announced last year that it would stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 operating systems, this means that all the users who are still on these operating systems will no longer receive updates of any kind including security updates.
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Steam revealed in late 2023 that this move is necessary as core features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows. Even Microsoft stopped providing security updates and technical support for Windows 7 in January 2020 and for Windows 8.1 in January 2023.
It’s safe to say that gaming on these operating systems has officially come to an end as Microsoft is focused on giving usersa fresher and better experience. Not only Windows, but this version of the Steam client will also not support macOS 10.13 or 10.14.
The Latest Steam Client Update Added Steam Game Recording
Apart from acknowledging technical issues, Valve also added Steam Game Record, a new built-in system for creating and sharing gameplay footage. The system includes features like Background Recording mode, a mode that continuously saves gameplay to your preferred drive, never exceeding the set duration and storage limits.
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Roughly 2 months ago, Steam also added the new Steam Families feature, which now allows users to share games with their families, manage parental controls for their kids, and approve requests from their kids to buy Steam games. The new Families feature also allows multiple people to play games from a shared library at one time.
Valve has strongly encouraged all Windows 7/8/8.1 users to update sooner rather than later as using the latest operating systems will improve your computer’s security, performance, and compatibility, making your gaming experience much better.
Farhan Asif
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Farhan Asif is a gaming writer at FandomWire who specializes in video games/franchises like Helldivers 2, GTA, and Call of Duty. Apart from 1600+ published articles for FandomWire, he has also written more than 750 articles for AnimatedTimes. He has a passion for coding and is pursuing a degree in computer science. During his free time, Farhan loves to play video games and hopes to create a video game of his own one day.
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