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Forza Horizon 5 Crashing on PC: 3 Ways to Get It Working

Often, compatibility issues may prevent the game from working

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Forza Horizon 5 is a racing video game by Playground games. It is popular because it offers an exploration of the vibrant open-world landscapes of Mexico and features fun driving action in the world’s best cars.

However, users complain about some issues they encounter with the game, and Forza Horizon 5 crashing on PC is a common problem. Also, we have a detailed guide on what to do ifForza Motorsport 7 crasheson your PC.

Why is Forza Horizon 5 crashing on PC?

Why is Forza Horizon 5 crashing on PC?

Experience the Forza Horizon 5 game crash on your PC can be due to numerous factors impeding its performance. Some notable factors are:

Other factors may cause Forza Horizon 5 to crash on your PC. Fortunately, you can fix the problem by troubleshooting your PC and tweaking the game.

How can I fix Forza Horizon 5 if it crashes on PC?

How can I fix Forza Horizon 5 if it crashes on PC?

Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps, go through the following:

1. Run Forza Horizon 5 as an Administrator and in Compatibility Mode

Running the game as an administrator will fix permission issues or settings that caused it to crash. Also, it’ll resolve compatibility issues.

Checkwhat to do if running as administrator is not workingon Windows 10/11.

2. Update the Nvidia graphics driver

Updating the graphics driver will fix bugs affecting the game and install the latest features to improve its performance. Check other steps forupdating graphics drivers on Windows 11if you have any issues.

Alternatively, with a specialized program like Outbyte Driver Updater, not only you can fix gaming-related bugs but you can also prevent them by updating your drivers with the latest options from its advanced database.

Outbyte Driver Updater

3. Check the integrity of the game file

Checking the game’s integrity will verify and resolve all corrupt or missing game files.

Read more on theways to verify the integrity of game files not workingfor more advanced steps.

Alternatively, you can check our guide onForza Horizon 4 not launchingand ways to fix it on Windows 11. Also, we have a detailed article abouthow to fix Forza Horizon 5 stutteringon Windows 11.

In conclusion, this guide should help if Forza Horizon 5 keeps crashing on your PC. However, if you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them below in the comments section.

Henderson Jayden Harper

Windows Software Expert

Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.

He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.

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Henderson Jayden Harper

Windows Software Expert

Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.