How about considering Windows 7 still reliable operating system

[Felp'Child]

Despite being released over a decade ago, Windows 7 remains a popular operating system among computer users. In fact, according to recent statistics, Windows 7 is still being used by more people than Windows 10. There are several reasons why this might be the case.

One reason is that many people find the user interface of Windows 7 to be more familiar and user-friendly than the UI of Windows 10. Windows 7 features a classic Start menu and taskbar, which many users prefer over the tile-based interface of Windows 10.

Another reason why Windows 7 remains popular is that it is generally considered to be a more stable and reliable operating system. This is especially true for users who are running older hardware, as Windows 7 tends to run more smoothly on older machines than Windows 10.

Despite this, there are some key differences between the system requirements of Windows 7 and Windows 10 that users should be aware of. First and foremost, Windows 10 requires a more powerful computer than Windows 7, particularly in terms of CPU, RAM, and hard drive space. Windows 10 requires a modern processor with at least two cores, at least 4 GB of RAM, and at least 64 GB of storage space.

In comparison, Windows 7 has much lower system requirements, and can run on older hardware with as little as 1 GB of RAM and a single-core processor. This means that if you are using an older computer, or have limited resources, you may find that Windows 7 performs better than Windows 10.

Ultimately, the choice between Windows 7 and Windows 10 comes down to personal preference. While Windows 7 may be more familiar and stable for some users, Windows 10 offers a range of new features and improvements that can make it a better choice for others.

[Haruspex]

Originally posted by OSHI NO KO :

Despite being released over a decade ago, Windows 7 remains a popular operating system among computer users. In fact, according to recent statistics, Windows 7 is still being used by more people than Windows 10.

Interesting.

How many Steam users are on Windows 7 though?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey;
https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/Steam-Hardware-Software-Survey-Welcome-to-Steam

0.08% of Steam users on Window 7 32 bit.
1.28% of Steam users on Windows 7 64 bit.

Where are you getting your statistics?

[Felp'Child]

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/steam-will-end-support-for-windows-7-and-8-in-january-of-2024/

[Chompman]

Originally posted by OSHI NO KO :

Despite being released over a decade ago, Windows 7 remains a popular operating system among computer users. In fact, according to recent statistics, Windows 7 is still being used by more people than Windows 10. There are several reasons why this might be the case.

Anyone can say anything on the internet but that does not make it it true.

Even on steam itself it's a extremely small amount for a good reason and you can do a quick google and see for yourself the amount of people on windows 7 is a small minority.

[BJWyler]

Originally posted by OSHI NO KO :

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Completely incorrect on the stats:
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-version-market-share/windows/desktop/worldwide

[Chompman]

Originally posted by OSHI NO KO :

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/steam-will-end-support-for-windows-7-and-8-in-january-of-2024/

Did you read what was said there as the site even shows the small amount of people using it?

[Felp'Child]

It like gameover for window 7 .. and Valve will work forward newer version of Windows now. primarily because these PCs are now unpatched and more vulnerable to malware.

[rawWwRrr]

Originally posted by OSHI NO KO :

Despite being released over a decade ago, Windows 7 remains a popular operating system among computer users.

XP was widely considered the best version of Windows that there would ever be. It, too, had a huge amount of holdouts that did not want to upgrade, so much so that Microsoft felt compelled to push emergency updates back to XP past the end of service.

Originally posted by OSHI NO KO :

In fact, according to recent statistics, Windows 7 is still being used by more people than Windows 10. There are several reasons why this might be the case.

Whose statistics? Realistically this could be true because most 10 users moved on to 11 leaving behind a portion of 10 users that are smaller than 7's users, but I have yet to see any reliable report that proves it.

[Felp'Child]

If no window 10 or 11
still Window 7 user will support..

[Vox]

Windows 7 is a security risk.

[Start_Running]

Originally posted by Labyrinth:

Windows 7 is a security risk.

Basically this. Valve has to keep uptodate with the various protocols and certificates and idue to the way WIndows is done...yeah it's kinda tied to Microsofts updates and since mircosoft stopped updating... well.

[Zero]

Originally posted by rawWwRrr:

XP was widely considered the best version of Windows that there would ever be.

Was? It still is.

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offline windows 7/8 and any of the older platforms you like are great...

online.... naaaaah....

[Muppet among Puppets]

The article says, that 7 is more used than any linux,
AND
that about the userbase of steam.

So not only did you get the article wrong, its also only about a fraction of users.

[Sooh]

im Still windows 7 with Ryzen 5, 24gb DDR4 and Rx570 4gb. There is no reason to upgrade to windobe 10.

Steam should release a Legacy version.

[Oz Gaming]

Originally posted by Sooh:

im Still windows 7 with Ryzen 5, 24gb DDR4 and Rx570 4gb. There is no reason to upgrade to windobe 10.

Steam should release a Legacy version.

Steam / Valve will Not be releasing any Legacy Version. Come 1st January 2024 if you haven't installed Windows 10 or 11 you won't have access to the Steam Client or your Game Library. Which will be entirely up to you. People can complain all they want but it's gonna happen.