OS incompatible on GTA 5 Online, how to solve the problem? When launching GTA 5, you will sometimes get an "OS incompatible" error message, so we are going to tell you how to fix this problem.
GTA 5 has been available for many years already and from time to time some bugs or issues may occur. Among these bugs or problems, we find an error message " SE incompatible » when you launch the game on certain occasions Steam orEpic Games Launcher, so we are going to tell you how to solve this problem.
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What does the 'OS incompatible' message mean in GTA 5 Online?
First of all, you should know as said before that you encounter this message when you launch the game on Steam or the Epic Games Launcher. This problem is caused by OS which is not compatible with the system requirements for GTA 5 Online.
As a reminder, you will need the following configuration to be able to run the Rockstar Games title.
| System Requirements GTA 5 | ||
| Component | Minimum | Maximum |
| OS | Windows 10 64 bits Windows 8.1 64 bits Windows 8 64 bits Windows 7 64 bits Service Pack 1 Windows Vista 64 bits Service Pack 2* |
Windows 10 64 bits Windows 8.1 64 bits Windows 8 64 bits Windows 7 64 bits Service Pack 1 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 2,40 GHz (4 CPU)/AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor 2,5 GHz (4 CPU) |
Intel Core i5 3470 3,2 GHz (4 CPU)/ AMD X8 FX-8350 4 GHz (8 CPU) |
| Memo | 4 GB of RAM | 8 GB of RAM |
| Graphic card | NVIDIA 9800 GT 1 Go/ AMD HD 4870 1 Go (DX 10, 10.1, 11) |
NVIDIA GTX 660 2 Go / AMD HD7870 2 Go |
| Soundcard | 100% compatible with DirectX 10 | 100% compatible with DirectX 10 |
| Disk space | Go 94 | Go 94 |
* NVIDIA graphics card recommended if using Vista
How to fix "OS incompatible" message on GTA 5 Online?
To solve this problem, you will have two options, the first is to go to the game folder on your computer, here is the procedure to follow depending on the store on which you acquired the title:
For Steam
- Go to the Steam folder on your computer, the path will usually be: C: > Programme > Steam > steamapps > common > Grand Theft Auto V,
- Then make a right click on the GTA5 app which launches the game,
- Once you have right-clicked, click on " Properties »
- Then click the compatibility tab and run troubleshooting compatibility issues,
- Normally, the problem should be solved but you can also modify manually by clicking on the box Run this program in compatibility mode for and you choose the OS of your choice.
For Epic Games Launcher
- Go to the Epic Games folder on your computer, the path will usually be: C: > Epic Games > GTAV,
- Then make a right click on the GTA5 app which launches the game,
- Once you have right-clicked, click on " Properties »
- Then click the compatibility tab and run troubleshooting compatibility issues,
- Normally, the problem should be solved but you can also modify manually by clicking on the box Run this program in compatibility mode for and you choose the OS of your choice.
The other solution can also be start repairing your local files by going directly to the Steam or Epic Games launcher by right-clicking on the icon of your game and starting the verification of your local files.
Finally, the most extreme solution will be to completely uninstall the game and redownload it, this will solve the problem in some cases.
In any case, normally, your concern will be resolved with one or other of these methods, but if the problem persists, we advise you to submit a ticket to the Support Rockstar.
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