Dear Team,
Based on the error log you provided, here is a straightforward guide to fix the crashing issue with the Steam version of Forza Horizon 4 on Windows.
The error message indicates a crash with Exception Code 0xc0000005, which is a memory access violation. This is a very common type of crash for PC games and can be caused by a number of issues. Since it was working fine last month, a recent update (to the game, Windows, or your graphics drivers) is a likely culprit.
Here are the steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem, starting with the most common solutions:
- Update Your Graphics Drivers
Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers are a primary cause of the 0xc0000005 error.
- NVIDIA GeForce: Download the latest drivers from the NVIDIA website or use the GeForce Experience application.
- AMD Radeon: Download the latest drivers from the AMD website or use the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.
Choose the "Clean Installation" option if available to remove old driver files completely.
- Verify Integrity of Game Files
This will check for and repair any corrupt or missing game files on Steam.
- Open your Steam Library.
- Right-click on Forza Horizon 4.
- Go to Properties > Installed Files.
- Click on "Verify integrity of game files..." and let the process complete.
- Run the Game as an Administrator
This can resolve permission-related issues.
- Go to the game's installation folder shown in your error log:
D:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon4\
- Right-click on ForzaHorizon4.exe.
- Go to Properties > Compatibility tab.
- Check the box for "Run this program as an administrator".
- Click Apply, then OK.
- Disable Conflicting Software
Software with overlays or system-level hooks can conflict with the game. Try disabling the following before launching the game:
- MSI Afterburner / RivaTuner Statistics Server
- Discord Overlay
- NVIDIA ShadowPlay/Ansel
- Antivirus/Firewall (temporarily disable to test, or add an exception for the game's folder)
- Wallpaper Engine or other desktop customization tools.
- Check for Windows Updates
Ensure your Windows operating system is fully up to date, as missing updates can cause compatibility issues.
- Go to Settings > Update & Security (Windows 10) or Windows Update (Windows 11) and click "Check for updates". Install any pending updates and restart your PC.
- Reset the Game's Data (Windows Settings)
This won't delete your save game (it's backed up to the cloud), but it can fix issues with the local application data.
- Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- Find Forza Horizon 4 in the list.
- Click on it and select Advanced options.
- Scroll down and click the Reset button. (You can try the Repair button first, but Reset is more effective).Based on the error log you provided, here is a straightforward guide to fix the crashing issue with the Steam version of Forza Horizon 4 on Windows. The error message indicates a crash with Exception Code 0xc0000005, which is a memory access violation. This is a very common type of crash for PC games and can be caused by a number of issues. Since it was working fine last month, a recent update (to the game, Windows, or your graphics drivers) is a likely culprit. Here are the steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem, starting with the most common solutions:
- Update Your Graphics Drivers
- NVIDIA GeForce: Download the latest drivers from the NVIDIA website or use the GeForce Experience application.
- AMD Radeon: Download the latest drivers from the AMD website or use the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.
- Verify Integrity of Game Files
- Open your Steam Library.
- Right-click on Forza Horizon 4.
- Go to Properties > Installed Files.
- Click on "Verify integrity of game files..." and let the process complete.
- Run the Game as an Administrator
- Go to the game's installation folder shown in your error log:
D:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ForzaHorizon4\
- Right-click on ForzaHorizon4.exe.
- Go to Properties > Compatibility tab.
- Check the box for "Run this program as an administrator".
- Click Apply, then OK.
- Disable Conflicting Software
- MSI Afterburner / RivaTuner Statistics Server
- Discord Overlay
- NVIDIA ShadowPlay/Ansel
- Antivirus/Firewall (temporarily disable to test, or add an exception for the game's folder)
- Wallpaper Engine or other desktop customization tools.
- Check for Windows Updates
- Go to Settings > Update & Security (Windows 10) or Windows Update (Windows 11) and click "Check for updates". Install any pending updates and restart your PC.
- Reset the Game's Data (Windows Settings)
- Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- Find Forza Horizon 4 in the list.
- Click on it and select Advanced options.
- Scroll down and click the Reset button. (You can try the Repair button first, but Reset is more effective).