If you’re currently using Google Chrome on an old or outdated PC, consider upgrading your hardware. With the public release of Chrome 110 on February 7, the browser will no longer support Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 and the lesser-used Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. This follows Microsoft’s decision to permanently discontinue security updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 on January 10 earlier this year.
Chrome 110 addresses some known cybersecurity issues and includes some new features, such as customizable network error pages and the option to biometric authentication on supported computers to autofill saved passwords. The release of Chrome 110 also marks the start of Chrome’s new release cycle, which will now include an early stable preview of future updates, one week before the full scheduled stable release date.
Continuing to use an outdated version of Chrome can expose your computer to cyber attacks
This is the first version of Google’s browser that requires Windows 10 or later. Older versions of Chrome will still work on devices running an outdated version of Windows; However, neither the browser nor the operating systems receive critical security updates, which can expose your device to potential cyber-attacks.
Realistically, those who are still using an outdated version of Windows will need to physically upgrade their existing machine to support an update to Windows 11 or buy a new laptop or computer to stay protected online. Microsoft currently plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
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