Latest Steam Client Beta backport keeps Windows 7 and Windows 8 gaming PCs on life support — unofficial solution gives a lifeline to legacy users

Published: 11 hours ago (December 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM EST)

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Source: Tom’s Hardware

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Gaming enthusiast Eazy Black has backported the latest Steam beta client (December 4, 2025 build) to support Windows 7 and Windows 8.

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