How to fix Forza horizon 3 crashing on startup?

Ishan_619 · Feb 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM

I downloaded forza horizon 3 from fitgirl rpacks and it was downloaded successfully.but when i starts it. it shows only a sreen with a logo and then it stops and closes the game. Please someone help me how to fix this.

Faulting application name: forza_x64_release_final.exe, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x5a9ee1ff

Faulting module name: combase.dll, version: 10.0.26100.2894, time stamp: 0xbe3fbb33

Exception code: 0xc0000005

Fault offset: 0x0000000000018ad6

Faulting process id: 0xC0C

Faulting application start time: 0x1DB88F371CA070D

Faulting application path: E:\PROGRAMS\Forza Horizon 3\AppFiles\forza_x64_release_final.exe

Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\combase.dll

Report Id: d2df0c61-f6da-47e0-825c-f44c62657854

Faulting package full name: Microsoft.OpusPG.a4df848c26_1.0.119.1002_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe

Windows 11 pro

core:- intel i9

ram: 32GB

same problem is also happening for other games like "Need for speed Heat" and "Grand theft auto V"

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SmartLace1968

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing crashing on your game Forza Horizon 3.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Please update graphics drivers. Please make sure that your graphics card drivers are up to date. You can do this through the device manager or by visiting the manufacturer's website.

And then check for Windows Updates. Your device should be up to date in order for it to function smoothly. Kindly click the Start button, then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates.

Next is to run as Administrator. Right-click on the game executable and select "Run as administrator".

Then disable fullscreen optimization.Please right-click on the game executable, go to Properties > Compatibility, and check "Disable fullscreen optimizations".

Restart your device afterwards in order for the steps performed to take effect.

Once done, kindly launch your game and see it works.

Thank you for your cooperation.

FigueRex5427859

I got the exact same issues.

The game work for couple of yours then i stop playing. Then later the same day or the day after i start the game and the issue happen. I tried a lot of tuff:

-Update windows

-Update video drivers

-Tried the ntfs permission fix (found on another thread by Microsoft)

-I do not have any 3rd party anti virus

-Windows is freshly installed with only Forza and Steam (wich works well)

-Checked the minimum specs (wich i pass)

The only way to get it to work is by downloading the game again! I've done so 5 time in the last days and i'm pretty mad about that!

I feel like Microsoft took our money and left us with non working product......

I know my pc is supported because the game actually work

My spec:

Intel Core i7

12 gb ram

Nvidia 1050 TI

CrazY1985

have you tried reinstalling the game?

SwordofWhedon

One thing that may be an issue, and i'm not sure how you could test this without an external GPU is that Arc didn't exist when the last update was made to FH3.

It might be failing to do proper calls and that's your protection issue

WattyNuela

Hello Mwest1705, this is Manuela. I'm an Independent Advisor and community user like you, ready to assist with this.

Not a Microsoft employee.

It’s unfortunate to know you’re having some trouble when trying to play Forza Horizon 3 on your PC. Let’s try to sort this out.

However, before that, I would like to ask some questions:

What are your hardware specifications?
Are you running Windows 10 or 11?
Did you download the game from Steam, or from where did you download the game?
Is this issue occurring with more games, or is just Forza Horizon 3?
Besides changing folder permission, did you try other procedures?

Meanwhile, please review if your system is up-to-date.
You can check for Windows updates via PC Settings > Update & Security > Windows update > click on “Get Updates”.

How to fix Forza horizon 3 crashing on startup?