UR22C UR24C : old windows versions (<10) support

Steinberg Hardware UR-C Series
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Hi, looking for a soundcard (easy to install, without glitches or crack, always ON with USB) under windows 8.1, 64bits, I try to understand wether URC series are officially supported for windows versions older than 10.
Here is what I can read on Steinberg web pages :

  1. Configurations minimales des produits Steinberg | Steinberg :
    “UR22C : Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)”
    L'interface portable parfaite | Steinberg
    “Configuration minimale requise : Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)”

  2. UR-C Updates and Downloads | Steinberg
    "TOOLS for UR-C V1.1.0 for Windows Release Note :
    System Requirements for Software : OS Windows7 SP1(32-bit/64-bit), Windows8.1(32-bit/64-bit)
    Firmware UR22C/UR44C V1.50

So, I understand that these cards are only officially supported for Windows 10 or higher, but can be plugged with convenient driver and TOOL software under windows 7 to 8.1
Am I true ?
If yes, what is the real problem with this quite “unofficial” configuration ?
If no, why official Steinberg requirements are only Windows 10 or 11 ?

Thanks for your explanations.
Phil

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Hi,
waiting for Steinberg’s support feedback to decide for a new audio interface, a response would be very useful to me - and others eventually .
Of course, Win 7 and 8 are old stories, now, but it’s such a challenge to change for a new machine or upgrade to a new O.S. (experienced when migrating from 7 to 8.1) because of licencing and compatibility problems (virtual instruments especially) that it may make sense to sell some quality win 7 or 8 hardware/software compatible at this time. For the same reason, some have to keep my old Cubase AI 9 because new versions are for Win 10/11 only. Not good for progress nor for business.
Thanks for your understanding.
Phil

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It’s that they don’t test it in those OS versions, and official tech support might say they can’t help with an unsupported OS.

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Maybe, Steve, but it’s difficult to believe that win 7 or 8 drivers are especially written and officially advertised without having been tested.
Anyway, if somebody has experienced this configuration, please let me know.
Thanks
Phil