How Do You Fix God of War Ragnarok Version Not Supported “You need at least Windows 10 Build 19041” Error?

If you’re getting the “You need at least Windows 10 Build 19041” error while trying to play God of War Ragnarok on your PC, you’re not alone. This is frustrating, but don’t worry, there are ways to fix it. Let’s break it down and get your game running smoothly.

Most often, this error shows up when your PC doesn’t meet the game’s system requirements. Oddly enough, some users on Windows 11 are seeing this error even though their systems should be fine.

So, what’s going on? It’s likely tied to compatibility mode settings or system quirks that confuse the game into thinking your Windows version isn’t supported.

Before You Try Fixes

First, let’s make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for the game:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Build 19041 or higher)
• CPU: Intel i5-2500k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 or AMD R9 290X
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 70 GB free space
• Performance target: 720p, 30fps

If your PC meets these specs, it’s time to try some fixes. If not, you’ll need to upgrade your system.

Solution 1: Uncheck Compatibility Mode for Steam

Sometimes, Steam’s compatibility settings can mess things up. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Close Steam.
2. Find Steam in your Start menu or in this path: C:\Users\[YOUR USER]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Steam.
3. Right-click Steam, go to Properties.
4. Click the Compatibility tab and uncheck Run this program in compatibility mode for.
5. Hit Apply, then OK.
6. Restart Steam and try launching the game.

Solution 2: Uncheck Compatibility Mode for the Game

If the error persists, try this for the game itself:

1. Open Steam, go to your Library.
2. Right-click God of War Ragnarok, select Manage > Browse local files.
3. Right-click the game application, select Properties.
4. In the Compatibility tab, uncheck Run this program in compatibility mode for.
5. Apply the changes and relaunch the game.

Solution 3: Switch User Accounts

It sounds odd, but some players found success by simply switching user accounts on Windows:

1. Press Windows + L to log out.
2. Switch to another user account (or create a new one if needed).
3. Launch the game from there.

Solution 4: Clean Install Windows 10/11

If all else fails, consider reinstalling Windows. A fresh installation can solve deep-rooted compatibility issues or system corruption that might be causing the error.

Warning: This will erase everything on your system drive, so back up all important data first.

Getting an error like this can be a real headache, especially when you’re just trying to enjoy a game. But with these steps, you should be back in action. If all else fails, reinstalling Windows might be your last resort, but only do this after backing up your files.