diff --git a/NDIlib/__init__.py b/NDIlib/__init__.py
index 223ea1a..313f691 100644
--- a/NDIlib/__init__.py
+++ b/NDIlib/__init__.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import os
+import sys
 
-if os.name == 'nt':
+if os.name == 'nt' and sys.version_info.major >= 3 and sys.version_info.minor >= 8:
     os.add_dll_directory(os.path.dirname(__file__))
 
 from .NDIlib import *