Google’s file storage and synchronization service, Google Drive, is one of the most useful services for users. The service, which has existed since 2012, allows its users to store documents, share files, edit and much more through the cloud. Of course, Google Drive also has a desktop application.

An information spotted by Android Police today reveals that Google’s Drive application will cut off access on some versions of the Windows operating system. According to the information on the support page, Google Drive is out now On 32-bit versions of Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 will not be used.

Google Drive desktop app ending support for Windows 8, 8.1 and 32-bit Windows 10 in August

According to Google, the app’s support for Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and 32-bit Windows 10 will be released this year. August will be shortened After that, users with 64-bit Windows 10 and above will be able to use the desktop application. There is no information on whether the cut will be completed.

The change does not prevent affected users from using Drive through a browser. So if you’re running the versions of Windows that Google has announced, but not from the desktop app. You can still access Drive from the browser. However, if you want the application, you need to update your computer.

The era of Windows 8 and 8.1 is slowly coming to an end. Microsoft stopped providing security updates and technical support for these operating systems last January. On the other hand, Google also released the first Chrome in February, which does not support Windows 7 and Windows 8 versions.