Are you on Windows 7?

Originally posted by Ettanin:

Are you on Windows 7?

Win 8.1, but i can't update to 10

As of May 21st, 2025, Valve has updated their compression algorithm to be more CPU and I/O efficient.
This change is not compatible with old clients that could still run on Windows 7 or 8.1 and future content changes will be made using this compression algorithm, resulting in a loss of access to downloads and updates.

As Valve has ended support for Windows 7 and 8.1 since January 1st, 2024, and therefore won't update their client for the use of Windows 7 and 8.1, your officially supported options are:
* Upgrade to Windows 10 (End of Life by October 2025 unless enrolled into ESU)
* Upgrade to Windows 11
* Install Linux Mint and play Windows only games using Proton

oh cmon, this sucks... :c

Yeah, there's nothing you can do. Your operating system is not supported anymore. Linux Mint is your only option if neither Win10 nor Win11 would work for you.

I can't do anything with my laptop (I can't change my system, bc photos and other stuff)

Originally posted by Eradicator MK1 Combat:

I can't do anything with my laptop (I can't change my system, bc photos and other stuff)

Back them up on an external drive or a cloud host and then restore them from such external location once you have installed an updated Windows. Your system should be capable of running Windows 10, though by October 2025 you should think about getting a new system.

If you need support with how to securely backing up data, i suggest searching step-by-step videos or looking for local assistance within either family, friends or a business that offers such assistive services.

nvm, i don't need help anymore. i am too poor to buy external drive, so nothing helps me

@Eradicator
You can stick with your current OS, look into SteamCMD.
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD

Uhhhhhh, how to use that? I confused... ._.

And i think it's useless, bc SteamCMD is only for dedicated servers :\