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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows 10 and 11 => Topic started by: High1 on October 10, 2015, 10:06:54 PM

Title: GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application
Post by: High1 on October 10, 2015, 10:06:54 PM

Hello

I get the following error - it flashes on my screen every 10 mins - GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application- after installing Windows 10.

There is nothing in my Control Panel | Programs uninstall of the name GREG there.

How can I remove it, please?

Thanks!

Title: Re: GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application
Post by: Geek-9pm on October 10, 2015, 10:36:19 PM

This is not a new problem. It has been documented.
It also comes in Windows 8.

[urlhttp://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-performance/greg-error-this-operating-system-is-not-supported/83c02045-9e27-4291-bb77-90cc7562617b?auth=1]GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application- after installing windows 8 [/url]

The remedy is rather detailed and may be specific to a certain brand of computer. Read over the link and see if it applies to you.

Title: Re: GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application
Post by: Geek-9pm on October 11, 2015, 01:32:42 AM

Correct link.
GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application- after installing windows 8  (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-performance/greg-error-this-operating-system-is-not-supported/83c02045-9e27-4291-bb77-90cc7562617b?auth=1)

Title: Re: GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application
Post by: Salmon Trout on October 11, 2015, 02:35:12 AM

Summary: apparently the problem is on Acer machines. It happens with Windows 8 as well. The problem application is Acer Global Registration. Go to Programs and Features in Control Panel and uninstall it (GREGsvc.exe and Greg.exe)

Title: Re: GREG error - This operating system is not supported by this application
Post by: High1 on October 11, 2015, 06:52:32 AM

Hello

Thanks for your replies.

I think I may have resolved it on my Packard Bell PC.

As I say, there is nothing about GREG in my Control Panel, but I removed the Packard Bell Registration entry there, and I haven't seen the GREG pop-up since.

Cheers

High1