It’s been nearly two years, but Windows needs to be updated to continue using Google Chrome the way we’re used to.
Computers using Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will no longer get the latest version of Google Chrome, starting with the latest version of Chrome 110, which will be released on February 7th.
Newer versions are designed to run on Windows 10 and newer. Google Support announced the move in October 2022.
Like most programs whose updates don’t work on older operating systems, you can use older versions of Chrome, but you won’t get the new ones that Google is working on. Also, browser security is not up to date.
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According to Metro The original plan was for Google to make the move in Chrome in June 2021, but it’s been postponed, first to January 2022, and twice this year.
This could be a big change for many PC users. express report Windows 8.1 is still the world’s fourth largest Microsoft operating system.
This move comes at a time when Microsoft is finishing security updates. Windows 7 When Windows 8.1. These updates will end on January 10th.
