Steam, Windows 7 - 2025

[Master.Constructor]

We're almost finished 2024 and we've had several Steam client updates as well as Windows 7 updates via UpdatePack7. So far Windows 7 seems to be running well and will carry me into 2025 at the very least.

I've been running Windows 7 since transitioning from XP after bypassing (and watching the fallout from) Vista. So far so good aside from DirectX12 and some driver restrictions.

I closely followed the roll-out of Win8, 8.1 and 10 waiting for a good time to transition to a newer OS, testing a few other options while I've been waiting (Linux, Windows Server, Tiny/Lite Windows). So far I haven't found anything that seems to worth the effort or privacy risks / compromise.

Windows 7 SP2/3?

In 2021 I found UpdatePack7 which is a monthly security pack for all editions of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008R2 (seems to be in development since 2013) and have had very good results with it. There is a small ~1MB downloader program (v1.5.0.0) which will download and/or verify the update pack (~800MB). The latest release was three days ago (24.6.12) and no issues to report. It's a significant saving of bandwidth, time and drive space and I am very grateful for it's consistent and diligent development. It is essentially the SP3 that Win7 users were always waiting for.

If you're having issues on Windows 7 SP1, try running the following from CMD (as administrator) and post your results here.
chkdsk
sfc /verifyonly

Hint:
I find starting Steam offline is much faster and smoother. Here's my steps to starting Steam Offline:
1 - edit the file loginusers.vdf
... mine was located here: \Steam\config\loginusers.vdf
2 - change "WantsOfflineMode" from 0 to 1
3 - save and set file [Properties] to [Read-only]
4 - start steam to check

Also, to remove the red banner at the top I added this to my steam.exe shortcut:
-pretendeol-w10


Updates
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UpdatePack7 25.5.17 (Windows 6.1.7601.27717)
- Added KB5061196-x64 with disabling telemetry and checking processors (replaces KB5058430-x64)

UpdatePack7 25.4.10 (Windows 6.1.7601.27666)
UpdatePack7 25.3.12 (Windows 6.1.7601.27615)
UpdatePack7 25.2.12 (Windows 6.1.7601.27566)
UpdatePack7 25.1.15 (Windows 6.1.7601.27520)
UpdatePack7 24.12.12 (Windows 6.1.7601.27412)

Steam Beta Branch: Stable Client
Steam Version: 1730853000
Steam Client Build Date: Thu, Nov 7 7:55 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Wed, Oct 9 5:44 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient021

- Steam Version: 1726604483 (Tue, Sep 17, 2024)

[Heitor Villa-Lobos]

Guys, could we pressure Microsoft to release Windows© 7 sources under a GPL?

To the executives at Microsoft:

• We demand that Windows 7 be released as libre software. Its life doesn't have to end. Give it to the community to study, modify, and share.

• We urge you to respect the liberty and privacy of your users - not simply strongarm them into the newest Windows version.

• We want more proof that you really respect users and user liberty, and aren't just using those concepts as marketing when convenient.

Perhaps we can use our own words and means to contact them via different modes?

Upcycling Windows 7 also means avoiding piling tons of e-waste on the global south.

[Crashed]

引用自 Heitor Villa-Lobos：

Guys, could we pressure Microsoft to release Windows© 7 sources under a GPL?

To the executives at Microsoft:

• We demand that Windows 7 be released as libre software. Its life doesn't have to end. Give it to the community to study, modify, and share.

• We urge you to respect the liberty and privacy of your users - not simply strongarm them into the newest Windows version.

• We want more proof that you really respect users and user liberty, and aren't just using those concepts as marketing when convenient.

Perhaps we can use our own words and means to contact them via different modes?

Upcycling Windows 7 also means avoiding piling tons of e-waste on the global south.

Windows NT source code is one of Microsoft's top intellectual properties. They only dumped specific old programs on GitHub because they were no longer of any commercial value.

A large number of components that make up Windows 7 are also part of Windows 11.

[bidulless]

引用自 Crashed：

引用自 Heitor Villa-Lobos：

Guys, could we pressure Microsoft to release Windows© 7 sources under a GPL?



Upcycling Windows 7 also means avoiding piling tons of e-waste on the global south.

Windows NT source code is one of Microsoft's top intellectual properties. They only dumped specific old programs on GitHub because they were no longer of any commercial value.

A large number of components that make up Windows 7 are also part of Windows 11.

hello
not also that but imagine what could happen if source code would have been released for w7 ?
if won't be 170 cve per month on w10+ but 10 times this amount ...
not counting that surely some part are also using some patent and different technologies owned by different company so a lot of cleaning code should be necessary
it will never happen and that for the best of windows users and company.
https://patchapalooza.com/
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/02/11/the-windows-security-updates-for-february-2025-are-now-available/

[bidulless]

hello

looking back to my last debunking of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and misinformation posted by some , the same kind of analyze can be apply to windows 8.1 and server 2012r2 or even windows 8 with windows server 2012 but sorry i am too lazy to post here some demonstration how it's been possible and working because, well , it take the time i do not want to wast to counter bullshiters ...
but yeah, it's how stuff are working because we are not on the marvel univers here ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_NT
but true things changed with w10+ ...
https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5051974
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/february-11-2025-kb5051974-os-builds-19044-5487-and-19045-5487-687841b4-97c9-493a-8cb8-ba3b8c077c7e
too many ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ os on the same released sku ...
eg
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/release-information

[Ontrix_Kitsune]

引用自 bidulless：

hello

looking back to my last debunking of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and misinformation posted by some , the same kind of analyze can be apply to windows 8.1 and server 2012r2 or even windows 8 with windows server 2012 but sorry i am too lazy to post here some demonstration how it's been possible and working because, well , it take the time i do not want to wast to counter bullshiters ...
but yeah, it's how stuff are working because we are not on the marvel univers here ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_NT
but true things changed with w10+ ...
https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5051974
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/february-11-2025-kb5051974-os-builds-19044-5487-and-19045-5487-687841b4-97c9-493a-8cb8-ba3b8c077c7e
too many ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ os on the same released sku ...
eg
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/release-information

I'm sorry for repeating myself but it seems I have no choice but to repeat myself as long as things like this continue to be posted: You can not extend the usable lifespan of a Windows operating system by installing Server updates into a non-server version of Microsoft Windows. That does not work for any version of Microsoft Windows. That includes Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Once Microsoft stops issuing updates for a version of Microsoft Windows then that is it: No one gets to update it ever again.

[bidulless]

引用自 Ontrix_Kitsune：

引用自 bidulless：

hello

looking back to my last debunking of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and misinformation posted by some , the same kind of analyze can be apply to windows 8.1 and server 2012r2 or even windows 8 with windows server 2012 but sorry i am too lazy to post here some demonstration how it's been possible and working because, well , it take the time i do not want to wast to counter bullshiters ...
but yeah, it's how stuff are working because we are not on the marvel univers here ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_NT
but true things changed with w10+ ...
https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5051974
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/february-11-2025-kb5051974-os-builds-19044-5487-and-19045-5487-687841b4-97c9-493a-8cb8-ba3b8c077c7e
too many ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ os on the same released sku ...
eg
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/release-information

I'm sorry for repeating myself but it seems I have no choice but to repeat myself as long as things like this continue to be posted: You can not extend the usable lifespan of a Windows operating system by installing Server updates into a non-server version of Microsoft Windows. That does not work for any version of Microsoft Windows. That includes Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Once Microsoft stops issuing updates for a version of Microsoft Windows then that is it: No one gets to update it ever again.

hello
may be have you some kind of issue with your own language and sorry , i won't be able to help you for that as i am just a retired IT guy now ...sad ...
https://i.postimg.cc/pLKQDsNs/1Capture.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/QdytdTdh/aCapture.jpg
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/apply
but sur, i guess you will explain us despite why mikeysoft tells us it can be used throught all sku ( and it's what i've tested with my long post ), it can't be used as mikeysoft showed from the screenshot and web link( w7x)...
but may be are you some kind of "expert" after all and not only a bullshiter ...
honestly i do not understand why i still read and comment what you're posting despite you're on my bl... may be i am stupid ...

[Ontrix_Kitsune]

引用自 bidulless：

but sur, i guess you will explain us despite why mikeysoft tells us it can be used throught all sku

Microsoft does not do this. They very specifically state EXACTLY which operating system each update can be installed in.

---

If it says Windows 7 then it is an update for Windows 7.
If it DOES NOT say Windows 7 then it IS NOT an update for Windows 7.

---

It's very easy and quite simple.

[bidulless]

引用自 Ontrix_Kitsune：

引用自 bidulless：

but sur, i guess you will explain us despite why mikeysoft tells us it can be used throught all sku

Microsoft does not do this. They very specifically state EXACTLY which operating system each update can be installed in.

---

If it says Windows 7 then it is an update for Windows 7.
If it DOES NOT say Windows 7 then it IS NOT an update for Windows 7.

---

It's very easy and quite simple.

hello
so here is the copy past of the KB4534310 on english from mikeysoft website , sorry for english, but may be you can translate it on your own language...
https://i.postimg.cc/pLKQDsNs/1Capture.jpg
allready posted ..
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/january-14-2020-kb4534310-monthly-rollup-9ce32b1b-77ef-9a17-7ecb-2bcebcaa9ff5
/------------------------------------
January 14, 2020—KB4534310 (Monthly Rollup)
Applies To
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Windows Thin PC

Release Date:

1/14/2020

Version:

Monthly Rollup
/---------------------------------------
and for more explanations :
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6725643788915522918/?ctp=85#c592889800496844003
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6725643788915522918/?ctp=84#c592889669725758259
notes :
it's the last time i will answer your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, so be happy and be free to post all ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and misinformation as before because i am tired of wasting my time with you...
and if you have issue with english, please use firefox ( https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ and choose your own language ) and addon recommanded will be twp ( https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/traduzir-paginas-web/ )

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6725643788915522918/?ctp=84#c592889669725758259
at least , please take time to read and translate what has been posted and you will discover than i have applyed all update from different sku ( windiow server 2008r2 and windows embedded ) to a fresh windows 7 sp1 pro ..
but true your 're not an IT just a random "gamer" and not a gamer,just a random ( so few games ) , sorry i always forget that ...
https://i.postimg.cc/tTNbJpZt/Capture.jpg
anyway , byebye , good luck and plz stop beeing so ridiculous because you think i will try to update current windows 7 with current windows server 2008r2 even if i demonstrate you why ,)

I UPDATED old windows pro to current level ( same as mine windows home premium ) With OLD WiINDOWS SERVER 2008r2 AND OLD WINDOWS 7 EMBEDDED update but true you need to translate it to understant that ...

[Ontrix_Kitsune]

引用自 bidulless：

so here is the copy past of the KB4534310 on english from mikeysoft website , sorry for english, but may be you can translate it on your own language...
https://i.postimg.cc/pLKQDsNs/1Capture.jpg
allready posted ..
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/january-14-2020-kb4534310-monthly-rollup-9ce32b1b-77ef-9a17-7ecb-2bcebcaa9ff5
/------------------------------------
January 14, 2020—KB4534310 (Monthly Rollup)
Applies To
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Windows Thin PC

Release Date:

1/14/2020

Version:

Monthly Rollup
/---------------------------------------
and for more explanations :
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6725643788915522918/?ctp=85#c592889800496844003
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6725643788915522918/?ctp=84#c592889669725758259
notes :
it's the last time i will answer your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, so be happy and be free to post all ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and misinformation as before because i am tired of wasting my time with you...
and if you have issue with english, please use firefox ( https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ and choose your own language ) and addon recommanded will be twp ( https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/traduzir-paginas-web/ )

Why are you still trying this literal nonsense?

I already told you that it won't work. It doesn't matter whatever you think up: You can't update Windows 7 ever again. No one can ever update Windows 7 again.

There is nothing you, I, or anyone else can ever do to ever update Windows 7 ever again.

Why can't you just accept that there's no updates for Windows 7 and move on with life? Updating Windows 7 is ancient history now and will never happen ever again.

As I already told you (repeatedly): Your agenda of trying to mislead people about Windows 7 updates will not work.

[Ontrix_Kitsune]

引用自 bidulless：

I UPDATED old windows pro to current level ( same as mine windows home premium ) With OLD WiINDOWS SERVER 2008r2 AND OLD WINDOWS 7 EMBEDDED update but true you need to translate it to understant that ...

No. You did not update Windows 7 as that is impossible. You're completely making that up and fabricating false information again.

There is no update for Windows 7 that you could possibly apply. When you install Server 2008 updates into Windows 7 that does not update Windows 7.

Nothing can update Windows 7. There are no updates for Windows 7.

[Mannequin]

Ignore the troll. There is continued update for Windows 7 from Microsoft but it's ending in 2026 and anyone can google this themselves, it's only for companies though.

[Ontrix_Kitsune]

引用自 Mannequin：

Ignore the troll. There is continued update for Windows 7 from Microsoft but it's ending in 2026 and anyone can google this themselves, it's only for companies though.

There has not been 1 single update released by Microsoft that specifically says it's for Windows 7 since January 2024. There is no "continued update" for Windows 7: That does not exist. All updates (both for businesses and consumers) has ended for Windows 7.

There are updates being released for SERVER versions of Windows (Windows server 2008) but NOT for Windows 7. Server updates are NOT compatible with Windows 7.

[SqueakyTweaky]

引用自 Mannequin：

Ignore the troll. There is continued update for Windows 7 from Microsoft but it's ending in 2026 and anyone can google this themselves, it's only for companies though.

No there is not.

[HIVEmind]

Win7 is a relic. Stop touching fossils.

[HIVEmind]

Stop treating windows like linux. All your doing is getting people riled up and causing useless bickering. Windows isn't linux. Packages don't cross over, u get inconsistent results.