Google Chrome will not help Windows 7 subsequent yr

Google will launch the ultimate model of Chrome for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 someday subsequent yr. Chrome 110, which is tentatively scheduled to be launched on February seventh, 2023, would be the final model that helps the 2 older Microsoft working programs, according to a Google support page (via Android Police).

This might be an even bigger deal than you would possibly suppose. Despite Windows 7 first being launched in 2009 and Microsoft formally ending help for it in 2020, knowledge means that the working system continues to be working on a complete lot of gadgets: as just lately as final yr, that quantity was estimated to be no less than 100 million PCs. That means lots of people might quickly be each an unsupported working system and an unsupported internet browser, which might be a big safety threat.

Chrome will nonetheless work after model 110, however it received’t get any future updates on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, in keeping with the help web page. So when you’re nonetheless on a system working a type of older working programs, we strongly recommend upgrading as quickly as you may. That method, you’ll be capable to obtain safety updates in your working system and make the most of the newest Chrome options and safety enhancements as effectively.