Fix Forza Horizon 5 crash on Windows 10

Forza Horizon 5 is a racing game published by Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios. You can enjoy this game on Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series platforms. Besides being highly rated, this game is also prone to bugs and issues like all other games. Apart from startup issues, lags or freezes, several users have reported PC issues with Forza Horizon 5. If you are also facing the same issue, this guide will help you resolve the issue. So keep reading!

How to fix Forza Horizon 5 crash on Windows 10

There is no specific reason that causes Forza Horizon 5 PC to crash on startup. However, we have analyzed several online reports and discussion platforms and listed the possible factors causing the problem on your Windows 10 PC.

  • Game system requirements not met
  • Some background program is blocking the game
  • You are not using administrator rights to run the game.
  • Corrupted Windows Store cache prevents game from opening
  • Wrong date and time settings
  • The game is not set to high priority and your computer has high performance in its power settings.
  • Graphics drivers on your PC are incompatible
  • Antivirus or firewall on your PC is interfering with the normal launch of the game
  • Microsoft Visual C++ packages not up to date

Here are some effective troubleshooting methods to help you resolve Forza Horizon 5 crashing issues.

Method 1: Basic Troubleshooting Methods

Follow these basic methods to fix Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing on startup.

1A: Check system requirements

Several users have reported that Forza Horizon 5 PC crash occurs on your PC when the system requirements of the game are not met. Before downloading any app/game to your device, make sure your PC meets the app's minimum requirements. To find out the minimum requirements of any app, you should visit its official website. There are three aspects of requirements you should check: graphics card, DirectX and system requirements.

Here are the PC requirements expected for Forza Horizon 3.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS Processor Intel i3-4170 @ 3.7 GHz OR Intel i5 750 @ 2.67 GHz Intel i7-3820 @ 3.6GHz RAIN 8 GB 12 GB OS Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher VIDEO CARD NVidia 650TI OR NVidia GT 740 OR AMD R7 250x NVidia GTX 970 OR NVidia GTX 1060 3 GB OR AMD R9 290x OR AMD RX 470 PIXEL SHADER 5,0 5.1 VERTEX SHADER 5,0 5.1 DEDICATED VIDEO RAM 2 GB 4 GB

Step I: Check Your PC Specs

Follow the steps below to check your PC specifications.

1. Press Windows Key + I at the same time to open Windows Settings.

2. Now click System Preferences.

3. Now, on the left pane, click "About", then you can check the specifications of the device as shown on the right screen.

Step II: Check Graphics Specifications

Now, here are the steps to check the graphics performance of your PC.

1. Launch System Preferences.

2. Then click "Display" in the left pane and then "Advanced display options" in the right pane as shown in the figure.

3. Now click Display adapter properties as shown in the picture.

4. Detailed information about your video card will now be requested.

Step III: Check DirectX Version

Follow the given steps to check the version of DirectX installed on your PC.

1. Press the Windows + R keys at the same time to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type dxdiag and press the Enter key.

3. The following screen will be displayed on the screen if your system already contains DirectX 12.

After checking all of these requirements, make sure they match the requirements of the application you are installing.

1B: close background tasks

Several background processes running on your PC can interfere with Forza Horizon 5 processes. These programs can contribute to FH 5 crash on Windows PC. Follow our guide How to end a task in Windows 10 to quit all background processes.

1C: Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

A set of corrupted system files on your PC may be contributing to Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing on startup. In some cases, all these corrupted system files can be fixed by running the built-in Windows 10 troubleshooter. The Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter consists of automatic fix strategies to fix some common errors that fix functional problems with the Windows Store. Follow the steps below to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

1. Press the Windows key, type "Troubleshoot" and click "Open".

2. Select the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter and click Run the troubleshooter.

3. If any issues are found after the troubleshooting process, click Apply this fix.

4. Finally, follow the instructions listed in the following prompts and restart your computer.

1D: Delete Windows Store Cache

Over time, temporary files in the Microsoft Store will contribute to Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing on startup. You are advised to delete the Windows Store cache as mentioned below.

1. Launch the Run dialog box.

2. Now type wsreset.exe and press the Enter key to reset the Windows Store cache.

Check if you have fixed Forza Horizon (FH5) PC crash.

1E: Set correct date and time settings

Incorrect date and time settings on your computer can cause FH 5 to crash on Windows PC. To sync your date, region, and time settings on your Windows 10 PC, follow the instructions below.

1. Press Windows Key + I at the same time to open Windows Settings.

2. Now select the "Time & Language" setting.

3. Then, on the Date and Time tab, make sure that the two options "Set time automatically" and "Set time zone automatically" are enabled.

4. Then click "Sync now" as above. Check if the problem of Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing at startup has been resolved.

Method 2: Set High Priority in Task Manager

The preference of an application or process tells the computer its importance and whether it should be given priority over others when allocating resources. The priority of each application is normal, except for the default system processes. Forza Horizon (FH5) may crash if it doesn't get enough resources.

1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time to open the Task Manager.

2. Now find the Forza Horizon (FH5) process.

3. Then change the priority to High priority and check if it works.

Note. Change the priority with great care, as inadvertently changing the priority of a process can make your system very slow or unstable.

4. Close the Task Manager, restart your PC and check if the Forza Horizon (FH5) crashing issue on Windows 10 is resolved.

Method 3: Set Power Options to High Performance

You can also optimize your game by setting your high performance meal plan options. These power plans are designed to manage power settings in portable devices. Follow the instructions below to use the high performance power plan settings on your system.

1. Press Windows Key + I at the same time to open Windows Settings.

2. Now scroll down the list and click "System" as highlighted below.

3. Now select the Power and Sleep option and click on Advanced Power Options under Related Options. Refer to fig.

4. Now, select the High Performance option under High Optional Plans as shown in the image below.

5. Now you have optimized your system, check if you have fixed the Forza Horizon 5 PC crash issue.

Method 4: Update your graphics drivers

If the above methods didn't work for you, your computer may not have the correct graphics drivers installed. If the drivers are corrupted or outdated, it can cause Forza Horizon 5 PC to crash on startup. If you don't know how to update your graphics drivers, follow the instructions in this guide 4 Ways to Update Graphics Drivers in Windows 10.

Method 5: Roll back graphics driver updates

It is useless to reinstall or update drivers if the current graphics drivers are not compatible with your game. Rolling back your drivers to a previous version is all you need to do, and to do so, follow the steps provided in this How to Roll Back Drivers in Windows 10 guide.

Once you have rolled back your drivers, check if you have fixed the Forza Horizon (FH5) crash issue or not.

Method 6: Reinstall your graphics drivers

If updating your graphics drivers didn't fix the problem you're discussing, try reinstalling your graphics drivers. There are various ways to reinstall graphics drivers in Windows. If you're new to reinstalling graphics drivers, read this How to Uninstall and Reinstall Drivers in Windows 10 guide and follow the instructions there.

After reinstalling the graphics drivers, check if the PC crashing issue in Forza Horizon 5 is resolved.

Method 7: Update Windows

If there are any errors on your computer that can cause Forza Horizon (FH5) to crash, you can simply fix it by updating your operating system. Follow the instructions in this How to download and install the latest Windows 10 update guide if you're new to updating your Windows 10 PC.

Check if the Forza Horizon (FH5) crash issue on PC is fixed after a Windows update.

Method 8: Temporarily disable your antivirus (if applicable)

Any new latest game updates can sometimes be blocked by the antivirus package. Antivirus software like Avast and Norton will most likely prevent any latest Windows update, and it's a good idea to temporarily disable any third-party or built-in antivirus software to fix Forza Horizon 5 crashing at launch. Read our article on how to temporarily disable your antivirus in Windows 10 and follow the instructions in the guide to temporarily disable your antivirus program on your PC.

After fixing the Forza Horizon (FH5) crash on your PC, be sure to re-enable your antivirus program as a system without a security package is always a threat.

Method 9: Disable Windows Defender Firewall (Not Recommended)

Sometimes the Windows Defender Firewall on your PC can prevent the game from opening due to some security reasons. In this case, the game may crash due to the Windows Defender Firewall. If you don't know how to turn off Windows Defender Firewall, check out our How To Turn Off Windows 10 Firewall guide and follow the given instructions. You can follow this guide Allow or block apps through Windows Firewall to allow an app.

Be sure to re-enable the firewall package after updating the device, as a computer without a firewall program is a threat.

Method 10: Reset Microsoft Store

Clearing the app and cache associated with the Microsoft Store will help resolve the PC crash issue in Forza Horizon 5 (FH5). This process removes the Windows Store cache, login credentials, preferences and settings on your PC. However, apps installed from the Microsoft Store will remain on your Windows 10 PC.

1. Press the Windows key and type Microsoft Store, select the App Settings option as highlighted.

2. Now scroll down the Settings screen and tap on Reset as highlighted.

Note. Your app data will be deleted when you reset the Microsoft Store.

3. Now confirm the prompt by clicking Reset and restart your computer.

Method 11: Re-register the Microsoft Store

Most likely, resetting the Microsoft Store will solve the Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing issue, but if you are experiencing the same, consider re-registering the Microsoft Store as mentioned below.

1. Press the Windows key and type Windows PowerShell, then click Run as administrator.

2. Now paste the following command and press the Enter key.

PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}

3. Wait for the commands to be executed and the problem will now be fixed.

Method 12: Restore the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package

Alternatively, you can try repairing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages to fix Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing on startup as follows:

1. Press the Windows key and type Apps & Features, then click Open.

2. In the search bar of this list row, type Microsoft Visual C++.

3. Click on the first one in the search results, then click "Edit" as shown in the picture below.

4. Then click Yes on the UAC dialog box.

5. In the pop-up window that appears, click Restore. Wait for the process to complete.

6. Be sure to do this for each C++ package by repeating steps 3 and 4.

7. Finally, restart your computer.

Open an app that you couldn't open before. If that doesn't work, try reinstalling the C++ Redistributable Package.

Method 13: Reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

If the previous Microsoft C++ Visual Redistributable repair method did not fix Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing on launch, you will have to reinstall the redistributable. Follow the given steps to uninstall and then install them again.

1. Open the Apps & features window.

2. Click the first one in the search results, then click Delete as shown in the picture below. Be sure to do this for all C++ packages.

3. Open a command prompt using the "Run as administrator" option, as described earlier in this guide.

4. Type the following command and press the Enter key.

Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

5. After the process is complete, restart your PC.

6. Then visit the Microsoft website to download the latest C++ package as shown here.

7. Once downloaded, open the downloaded file by double-clicking it in My Downloads. Install the package following the instructions on the screen.

8. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer permanently.

9. Open Origin and check if you are still experiencing the crash issue. If the issue persists, try the following alternatives.

Method 14: Reinstall DirectX

To enjoy smooth media playback in Forza Horizon (FH5), you must ensure that DirectX is installed and updated to the latest version. DirectX helps improve the visual experience of multimedia, especially in graphical games and applications. DirectX 12 is flexible for graphics-intensive applications on your Windows 10 computer. This lets Skype know what to do and you can follow the steps below to check if your system already contains DirectX 12.

1. Open the Run dialog box and type dxdiag, then press the Enter key to launch the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.

2. The following screen will be displayed on the screen when your Windows 10 PC already contains DirectX 12.

3. If your system does not have DirectX 12, please download and install it from the official website following the instructions on the screen.

After installing DirectX, check if the problem occurs again.

Method 15: Reinstall Forza Horizon (FH5) (UWP Version)

If none of the methods helped you, then try reinstalling the game if possible. All settings and configuration settings will be updated when you reinstall, and therefore you have a better chance of finding a solution to Forza Horizon 5 PC crashing problem.

1. Press and hold Windows Key + I to open Windows Settings.

2. Now click Applications.

3. Now find and click on Forza Horizon (FH5) and select the Uninstall option.

4. Now confirm the prompt if there is one and restart your computer after uninstalling Forza Horizon (FH5).

5. Then download the game from the Microsoft Store again.

7. Now go to My Downloads and run the Forza Horizon installer file.

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of Forza Horizon on your computer.

9. You have finally reinstalled Forza Horizon on your computer. This would solve all problems related to the application.

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We hope this guide was helpful and you were able to resolve Forza Horizon 5 crashing issue on Windows 10. Let us know which method worked best for you. Also, if you have any questions/suggestions regarding this article, feel free to post them in the comments section.

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