Battlefield 2042 not working on your Windows 7 PC? One of the most popular and user-friendly operating systems for computers, Windows, has evolved drastically and in a good way since its perception. Windows 11, the latest version of Windows, is already knocking on our doors. While many have already upgraded their systems to the newest version, others are waiting for the over-the-air update to reach them. Keeping in mind the video game-friendly operating system’s evolution, developers create video games accordingly. Windows 7 was popular but is now too old (12 years). It is not supported officially, and so upgrading it is the best way to go.
When it comes to video games, most of the recent ones don’t support operating systems older than Windows 10 (predecessor to Windows 11). Of course, some older video games still support Windows 7. But does Battlefield 2042 support the operating systems before Windows 10? Read this article to know why Battlefield 2042 is not working on Windows 7.
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Here’s why Battlefield 2042 is not working on Windows 7
Does the game work on Windows 7?
I’ve searched around the forums and can’t see a positive answer. Game crashes when I start it up so I want to know that’s the reason as some recent games declare they work only on Windows 10 but actually run on Windows 7.
We came across a query about Battlefield 2042’s compatibility with Windows 7. This was asked when the open beta of Battlefield 2042 was live. But it is still a valid question for the upcoming official launch of the video game. But, the answer to this query is no. Battlefield 2042 will only support systems running Windows 10 and Windows 11. Although we don’t know how stable the video game will be on the new Windows 11, it is still expected to work smoothly in the future.
Battlefield 2042 and most newly launched video games will not run on Windows 7. This is because Windows 7 is not as secure as it used to be under Microsoft’s shadow. Battlefield 2042 needs full DirectX 12 support to work, but Windows 7 only partially supports the API for a few games only. The 12-year old operating system also has performance issues: it is not as powerful as the present generation operating systems. Most of us have already taken advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 10. Hence, it is not feasible for a game’s developers to provide support for old operating systems like Windows 7. If you are trying to play Battlefield 2042 on Windows 7, it is time to let go of your old operating system. Please upgrade your operating systems to Windows 10 or Windows 11 (if available for your hardware). Download Battlefield 2042 after you are done with the upgrade.
