Hello everyone this is unknown_scout 91
and today i have found how to get steam running on windows 7,8,8.1 (may or may not work on windows vista or windows xp)

i made a youtube video about it: How to get steam working on windows 7,8,8.1 after January 1st 2024 Unsupport - YouTube

However if you dont want to watch the video i will mention all the steps here

First: Steam files are on this MEGA link: https://mega.nz/file/WM0ADDLC#WCIGip...RYwfX-MfoemL1o
Steam.cfg Files are also mentioned on this different MEGA link: https://mega.nz/file/SMtGFKSb#6e4ZbE...FoGn_RaHEuo2r0

Second: Extract the files and make sure to move the steam.cfg to the steam directory folder and make sure to move the osver.ini to the C:\Windows

Third: After that open steam from the steam directory folder and then sign up or sign in to your account

Fourth: To get friend chat back, download this friend list patch on github (Latest version is 1.2.0): Release Patch Release v1.2.0 . TiberiumFusion/FixedSteamFriendsUI . GitHub

Fifth: Extract the file and run the .exe file (make sure steam is closed and not running in the background)

Sixth: After this the friend list chat will be back running as normal

If you are stuck on a problem or didnt understand a step, i recommend watching the video i made