Valve Ends Steam Support for Windows 7 and 8

The latest Steam update requires users to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11, citing security concerns and technical advancements.

Valve's November 5 update officially discontinues Steam support for Windows 7 and 8, urging users to upgrade to newer operating systems.
The decision is driven by security vulnerabilities in older Windows versions and the reliance on an embedded version of Google Chrome.
Microsoft ceased security updates for Windows 7 in January 2020 and for Windows 8.1 in January 2023, increasing the risk of malware and exploits.
Approximately 0.28% of Steam's 132 million active users still use Windows 7, highlighting a significant number of users affected by this change.
The update also introduces Steam Game Recording, a new feature for capturing and sharing gameplay footage.