I'm getting an "Unsupported Windows Version Detected" popup on PC, but I meet the minimum specs

If you're seeing a popup about an older version of Windows while running a supported operating system:

 

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Please check the following:

1) Ensure the executable for the game, NMS.exe, is not running in Compatibility mode. To locate the executable on Steam:

  • Open the Steam client and right-click on No Man's Sky in your Library
  • Click Properties... -> Local Files -> Browse...

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  • Open the Binaries folder
  • Right-click on NMS.exe
  • Click Properties -> Compatibility and ensure Compatibility mode is off

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2) If you are using Steam, also ensure steam.exe is not running running in Compatibility mode.

  • From the folder containing NMS.exe, navigate up to the Steam folder

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  • Right-click on steam.exe
  • Click Properties -> Compatibility and ensure Compatibility mode is off

If you still have issues after trying these steps please submit a help request through our dedicated bug reporting page, including a screenshot of the popup.

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