Forza Horizon 3 crash on launch

Anonymous
2017-12-21T01:09:08+00:00

I have an issue with Forza Horizon 3 where if I try to launch the game, it instantly crashes. There is no popup for failure of any sort and it just looks as if nothing happened, just as if I closed the game right away. My computer is faster than needed to run the game and is updated to the newest version of Windows 10. I have seen many ways to fix the issue but none work. If anyone knows how to fix this, that could help not just me but allot of other people.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-25T23:36:41+00:00

    Thanks for the information and for trying all the possible troubleshooting steps. To further isolate this concern, we suggest that you perform the steps below:

    Step 1: Reset the game from the Settings menu.

    1. Click Start and click Settings.
    2. Select System.
    3. Select Apps and features.
    4. Find the game and click Advanced options.
    5. Click Reset. You need to restart your computer to let the changes take effect

    Step 3: Delete Temporary files. This will help delete temporary files that have been stored on your computer.

    1. Click Start and click Settings.
    2. Select System.
    3. Select Storage.
    4. Select This PC.
    5. Click Temporary files.
    6. Choose Temporary files.
    7. Click Remove files.

    Step 3: Perform a clean boot on your computer. To proceed, you may refer to the link below:

    Click here

    If the issue persists, we recommend that you also post this concern to the Forza Horizon 3 forums.

    Kindly refer to the link below:

    Click here

    Kindly update us with the results.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-09T00:37:44+00:00

    A quick fix for FH3's failure to launch is to go to the Microsoft Store and download/install any app from the store and then launch FH3 and is should now work.  Only thing about this is that the problem can happen again for what ever apparent reason and I would have to go back to the store and download an app again just to get FH3 to work again.  It's been over a year and they can't fix this game???  SMH.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-31T14:43:45+00:00

    I have the exact same problem.. I have tried every step. No solution yet...

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-02T17:41:08+00:00

    So. Rone suggested downloading a free game then pausing and cancelling it, which actually worked which makes me think its an issue with Microsoft. Who knows

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-03-17T12:19:13+00:00

    I am having the same issue. I do not have any DLC installed just game. nothing works for me I get to splash screen then dekstop.

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