If you’re currently using Google Chrome on an older or outdated PC, you might want to consider upgrading your hardware.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 end security updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 on January 10 earlier this year.
Chrome 110 fixes some known cybersecurity issues and includes a few new features, such as customizable network error pages and the ability to use biometric authentication on supported computers to autofill stored 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 scheduled stable release date.
Continuing to use an outdated version of Chrome could expose your computer to cyberattacks
This is the first version of Google’s browser to require 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 will receive critical security updates, which could expose your device to possible cyberattacks.
Realistically, those still using an outdated version of Windows may need to either physically upgrade their existing machine to support an update to Windows 11, or purchase a new laptop or computer to stay protected online. Microsoft currently plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
