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Forza Horizon is one of the most successful game series currently. Forza Horizon 3 was released simultaneously on the Xbox One and Windows platforms, but the best thing is that it is cross-platform. With 350 cars available at launch, the game takes place in Australia.

Now that Forza Horizon 3 is available for download, it has become clear that there are problems due to which players are unable to play or even install the game. Before moving on to the list of problems and their solutions, we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the recommended system requirements for the game.

  • CPU: i7 3820 3.6GHz
  • Video card: NVIDIA GTX 970 - GTX 1060 or NVIDIA R9 290X - AMD RX480
  • DirectX version: DX12
  • Video memory: 4GB
  • RAM: 12GB
  • Hard drive: 55GB

Bug fixes for Forza Horizon 3

Jerking while playing Forza Horizon 3

In order to fix the twitching problem, you need to update the drivers for your sound and video cards. If this does not help, then try disabling some programs while playing.

Crash issue in Forza Horizon 3

Just like with problems with twitching, we recommend updating all aspects of your system. Especially don't forget to install new drivers for your video card.

Low FPS in Forza Horizon 3

Many players have complained about frame rate drops while playing. We recommend doing the following to fix the FPS issue:

  • Open at the same time "Task Manager" and the game.
  • Right-click on the game process and select "Details."
  • Right click on forza_x64_release_final.exe and press "Set similarity."
  • Uncheck "Core 0" and close "Task Manager".

If you are experiencing this problem, then make sure that your Anti-Virus is not the source of the problem. Pause the download and add the game to the antivirus exclusion list. After that, continue downloading. If this does not help, then try restarting your computer.

Racing wheel sensitivity issue in Forza Horizon 3

The steering sensitivity can be changed directly from the game settings. If you have already done this and it did not help, then go to the profile settings (if you are using a Logitech racing wheel) and change the sensitivity and vibration settings.

Error FH501 in Forza Horizon 3

The system requirements clearly state that your PC must be able to run the game on DirectX 12. To check your version DirectX, do the following.

Fans of Forza Horizon 3 are faced with an unpleasant situation when, after installation, the game does not start. Or errors appear during the installation process. Let's figure out what the reason is and fix the problem. The methods outlined in the article are suitable not only for Forza Horizon 3. If not enough, the problem remains unresolved, read other materials on the site.

Forza Horizon 3 won't install

If Forza Horizon 3 won't install, check to see if you have enough free space on your hard drive. The distribution requires free space, so a few gigabytes of extra space will not hurt. Many modern games require a significant amount of space.

Forza Horizon 3 installation is blocked by antivirus

Often, anti-virus programs, in the fight against viruses, protecting our computer from external threats, for security purposes, block numerous processes performed by the operating system. Sometimes such security is so strong that the antivirus blocks access not only to viruses, but also suspends some normal processes, perhaps by mistake, considering them potentially vulnerable. Disable your antivirus during installation.

Cleaning your computer and rebooting

Sometimes, a simple system reboot can immediately solve many problems that arise both during the installation of games and their subsequent operation. The same goes for programs and applications. There are many reasons: the computer is full of garbage, the system cache is full, the maximum permissible number of simultaneously running processes, perhaps some are frozen and are not running, but they put a strain on the system. Cleaning your computer and rebooting will fix the situation.

No Internet access

Some game clients require an Internet connection during the installation process, providing access to the installation server or update server. Make sure the connection is good, and if there is no Internet, be prepared for problems when installing Forza Horizon 3. It’s good if the system displays an error message. And if there is none, you can think for a long time and wonder why the toy is not installed.

Forza Horizon 3 won't launch

Before you look for reasons why Forza Horizon 3 won't launch, make sure that the installation itself was successful. Otherwise, if there were failures during the installation process, but at the same time the game was installed, it is impossible to guarantee subsequent launch and performance. If it starts, you're lucky. What will happen next is unknown. Review the installation process.

Reinstalling the game

Many gamers have more than once encountered a situation where they had to reinstall games. This appears to be the case where re-installing Forza Horizon 3 will fix the problem. It is unknown what this is connected with, perhaps the antivirus or firewall “ate” some files or something else during installation, but after installing the game again, it starts and works. Uninstall Forza Horizon 3 and install again, paying attention to every detail during this process. Perhaps at some point the program will request additional files, etc.

There are times when installing on top of an already installed game solves the situation. The installer may prompt you to update the files. Thus, there is no need for removal. Well, something like this.

Searching for information by error text

Another option. Problems starting Forza Horizon 3 are usually accompanied by a corresponding system message. Specify the text of the error in the search, as a result of which you will receive the most detailed answer, and, moreover, related to this specific problem. Actually, the solution will not be long in coming. This way you can pinpoint the cause and fix the problem.

By the way, for some reason I always forget about this. Until I turn over the whole computer. But this one the method works 92%. You just need to enter the text into the search and find a useful article. This way you will definitely solve the problem, there is no need to send your PC to a workshop ahead of time and incur additional costs. There is a lot of useful material on the Internet - study it.

Running Forza Horizon 3 as an administrator

Run the game as administrator. In our case, to run Forza Horizon 3 as an administrator, you need to right-click on the game shortcut and select Run as administrator. Subsequently, if this method helps solve the problem, make it the default. Open the Shortcut Properties, in the Compatibility tab, and check the box Run this program as administrator.

Forza Horizon 3 is not compatible with the system

Another obstacle to running Forza Horizon 3 may be incompatibility with your operating system. In this case, still there, in the Shortcut Properties, add a checkbox Run the program in compatibility mode, select the desired OS from the drop-down list.

.NET Framework not installed

A very serious problem with running Forza Horizon 3 is the lack of the .NET Framework library installed on the computer, which ensures the launch and maintains the functionality of programs and applications, including games. This is a prerequisite and Microsoft .NET Framework must be installed on your PC.

There are different versions of the .NET Framework. The presence of any one of them on the computer cannot sufficiently guarantee the correct operation of the program. If, for example, the library is already installed on your computer, but the game requires it, download and install it. Restart your PC. The previous version will not be deleted or overwritten. They will simply work together.


Use programs that will prepare your computer for the game to run properly and help you avoid many problems and errors.

operating system Software
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Windows XP/7/8/10
Windows XP/7/8/10

Availability of DirectX

Perhaps the most important condition, requirement that must be met for games, including Forza Horizon 3, is the presence of . Without it, not a single toy will work. Almost all distributions that require DirectX installed already include this set.

As a rule, DirectX is installed automatically during installation. If it is not included in the distribution, download and install it. It is not necessary to do this before installation, you can do it after, but it is simply necessary to have it on your computer. Download links are located above.

What to do if Forza Horizon 3 is not working?

Do not despair if you have already tried all the methods and nothing helps, the game does not work. Perhaps these tips will seem too vague, incomprehensible, errors are still present. Review again, did you do everything correctly? If necessary, download another distribution of Forza Horizon 3; if purchased in a store, contact the seller (manufacturer) for help. Maybe the disk is damaged or something is missing. This is normal, quite natural, this happens. Use another distribution and install the game again.

As a last resort, there are situations when the operating system is still incompatible with Forza Horizon 3. Update the system using Windows (via Update Center). The game will work. If the manufacturer has indicated compatibility, then he is responsible for it. Update your operating system.

Reinstalling the OS is a last resort. Not sure about statements like "the operating system is pirated... the assembly... will not work..." or "the toy is hacked, pirated - throw it away...". A point that is worth your attention is to remember whether similar problems have arisen with other games, in particular those similar to Forza Horizon 3. And if problems were observed, this indicates that perhaps it is time to update something in the system or reinstall it. Thank you for attention!

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If you managed to find a solution to any problem yourself, please help other users and write about your solution in the comments.

Important: The path to the game should not contain Russian letters or special words. characters. All folder names must be in Latin.

The most common problems:

Forza Horizon 3 crashes after launch

Try temporarily disabling your antivirus (especially in the case of Avast!). Also see tips in the startup errors section.

Controls not working in Forza Horizon 3

Remove the input device (gamepad, mouse) from the USB and reinsert it. If the mouse and keyboard do not work, then try disconnecting the gamepad and other USB devices.

For Origin

Library > Right-click Forza Horizon 3 > Properties > Uncheck "Enable in-game screen"

Forza Horizon 3 Not Saving

The path to the game should not contain Russian letters, only Latin letters.

Forza Horizon 3 and error 0xc000007b

This application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). The most common cause of application startup error 0xc000007b is problems with NVidia drivers.

Possible solutions

  1. Reinstall your video card drivers
  2. Try running the game as administrator
  3. Install/update DirectX, Visual C++, .Net Framework. Download all files only from the official Microsoft website.
  4. Open the Run command line through the Start menu and type sfc /scannow. Using this command, your PC will scan system files and fix some errors.
  5. Remove unnecessary software that may conflict with the video driver. Basically these are various graphics “improvers”. The fewer additional applications you have running, the better.

Method using Dependency Walker 64bit

Remove unnecessary files, cache and temporary folders
There are many special utilities for cleaning and optimizing your PC. Glary Utilities 5 is one of the most popular.

Disk Defragmenter
Open the properties of your hard drive. Go to the "Tools" tab -> click the "Optimize (or defragment)" button. Don't forget to also check and clean your disk.

NVIDIA/AMD Control Panel
Open the NVIDIA (or AMD) Control Panel and go to the Manage 3D Settings (NVIDIA) tab, or Games -> 3D Application Settings (AMD). You can set both global graphics processing settings here and separately for Forza Horizon 3. Or select “Adjust image settings with preview” (for NVIDIA), then “Custom settings -> Performance” by dragging the slider all the way to the left.

Remove unnecessary processes from startup
Click the Start button (or the Windows logo key to the left of the space bar). Next, type msconfig and press Enter. In the system configuration window that opens, go to the “Startup” tab (in Win 10, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and open the same tab). Here is a list of programs that automatically download with Windows. Disable everything unnecessary (do not remove applications you do not know from startup, otherwise you may disrupt the system startup). Restart your computer. Temporarily disable programs (antivirus, Skype, etc.). Launch Forza Horizon 3.

Make Windows Run More Efficiently
Disable Aero effects in Windows, disable search indexing, unused libraries and more.

Flash drive as RAM
Right-click on the USB drive and select Properties. Go to the “Ready Boost” tab, check the “Use this device” checkbox.

Forza Horizon 3 stopped launching

What changes have you made to the computer? Perhaps the cause of the problem was the installation of a new program. Open the list of installed programs (Start -> Add or Remove Programs), sort by date. Remove recently installed ones. Reinstall Forza Horizon 3.
Also check the task manager. If there are copies of Forza Horizon 3 processes running, end them all.

Error installing Forza Horizon 3

Not installed. The path to the game should not contain Russian letters, only Latin letters. Check and clean the hard drive (in rare cases, replacing the SATA cable may help). Try changing the installation path.

Sound Errors / No Sound in Forza Horizon 3

First of all, restart your PC, and then check if the sound is working in the operating system: double-click the speaker icon in the lower right corner, and then click on the volume slider.

If you can’t hear sounds, right-click (RMB) on the speaker icon and select “ Playback devices" In the playback section, look at which sound source is marked by default. Right click on it and click “Check”. If there is no sound, then right-click on the icon and click “Detect sound problems.”

There are sounds in Windows, but you can't hear them in the game:

Check the sound options in the game settings. Update DirectX and audio driver.

Voice files are not installed during installation. Check the integrity of the game files on Steam.

Restart the Creative Audio Control Panel. Check your sound card settings there.

Tips for problems with Realtek audio

Restart your Realtek Soundbar. Check your sound card settings there. In Realtek HD Audio Manager, switch the audio type from Quadraponic to Stereo.

DLL error in Forza Horizon 3

Errors like: dll is missing, d3d11.dll, msvcp110.dll not found and others.

Please note that the path to the game should not contain Russian letters, only Latin!

Standard actions when a DLL error occurs:

  1. Restart your computer
  2. Recover the deleted DLL file from the Recycle Bin (or use a file recovery program). Of course, this option is suitable if you deleted the file
  3. Scan your computer for viruses and malware
  4. Use System Restore (see instructions online)
  5. Reinstall Forza Horizon 3
  6. Update your drivers
  7. Using System File Checker in Windows 10 (see instructions online)
  8. Update Windows if patches are available
  9. Perform a clean install of Windows
  10. If the DLL error persists after a clean installation of Windows, then the problem is not with the software, but with the components of your PC.

Errors with specific DLLs

Error message MSVCP140.dll. You need to update/install the Visual C++ package
This can be done using this link
https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/download/details.aspx?id=48145

If you have any USB controllers (or other devices) connected to the network, try unplugging them. Startup crashes with crash module names ntdll.dll and EZFRD64.DLL can (particularly for the latter) be associated with USB controllers or PS2-USB adapters (for various games).

If you are experiencing api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll errors on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, Microsoft has released a patch to resolve this issue.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2999226

If you receive an MSVCR120.dll error message, go to C:\Windows\System 32 and search for "MSVCR120.dll." Delete this file. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Forza Horizon 3\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2013 and run "vcredist_x64.exe". Then click "repair".

Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 error

"The following component(s) are required to run this program: Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime"
Install the missing library from the Microsoft website

"Out of memory" error

Possible reasons: the game does not have enough RAM; there is not enough space on the hard drive for the paging file; you yourself adjusted the size of the paging file (or disabled it, or used software); Some program causes a memory leak (open the task manager CTRL+ALT+DELETE and sort applications by memory consumption).

Forza Horizon 3 stuck in processes

Launch Forza Horizon 3 in compatibility mode for another OS.

Sometimes the problem is the Nvidia GeForce Experience driver add-on. Disable all optimizations for the game in it.

On AMD video cards, problems can be caused by the Gaming Evolved (Raptr) application. Try disabling or removing it temporarily.

If you have Nvidia Capture Service in your task manager, try ending the process. Complete other processes related to video capture.

Update your video card driver.

Also see tips "Won't start".

DirectX error in Forza Horizon 3

Errors of the form: DirectX Runtime Error, DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG, DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED, DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_RESET.

  • Perform a clean installation of the video card driver only. Don't install audio, GeForce Experience... Same for AMD.
  • Disconnect the second monitor (if present) and any other peripheral devices.
  • Disable G-Sync.
  • Use System File Checker
  • For NVIDIA cards. Right click on the desktop -> NVIDIA Control Panel. At the top where File, Edit, View... click "Help" and turn on "Debug Mode".
  • Sometimes the cause may be overheating of the video card. Use the FurMark utility to check the performance of the video card under load. Try lowering the frequencies. For more detailed information, look on the Internet at the request: undervolting and reducing the frequency of the video card.
Forza Horizon 3 black screen

A black screen can mean various errors, but most often it refers to a specific problem on the part of the video subsystem, and sometimes the culprit of the problem is the RAM module. Also remove overclocking of PC elements if used.

Possible actions if this problem occurs

Running Forza Horizon 3 in windowed mode

Windowed mode on Steam

  1. Open your Steam Library
  2. Right click on Forza Horizon 3 and go to "Properties"
  3. Go to the "General" tab and click "Set launch options"
  4. Add -windowed

Windowed mode via .exe

  1. Right click on the game shortcut on your desktop and open "Properties"
  2. In the "Object" line after the quotes (") add " -windowed "
  3. "C:\Games\Forza Horizon 3\Bin\Win64\Forza Horizon 3.exe" -windowed

Close video recording programs

The reason for the black screen may be video recording programs: OBS Studio, PlayClaw, Flashback Express and others

Applications related to video processing in games can also cause problems. For example: SweetFX, Nvidia Freestyle and others. Various mods can similarly cause errors. Remember a simple rule: the fewer applications running simultaneously with the game, the better. Remove everything unnecessary.

RAM diagnostics

How to increase FPS in Forza Horizon 3
Follow our recommendations to speed up your computer. Install the latest video card driver. Restart your PC. Reduce the resolution and set the visual effects to a lower level in the settings of Forza Horizon 3. It is not recommended to use all kinds of software “accelerators”, for the reason that they also require the resources of your system, and besides, their effectiveness is usually extremely insignificant. At the same time, you risk infecting your PC with a virus. Reinstall Windows. This option should be considered as a last resort when other options have not worked. The thing is that after several years of operation, the operating system becomes overgrown with unnecessary services and unnecessary processes to such an extent that the execution of programs slows down significantly. See.
Forza Horizon 3 is not full screen

Press ALT+ENTER. Check your game settings (windowed mode, resolution, etc.). In some cases, it helps to change the refresh rate (in the Nvidia control panel) from 60 Hz to 59 Hz (click “Apply”), and return it to 60 Hz again. Another way: also in the Nvidia control panel, go to the “Adjust desktop size and position” section. In the upper right corner, click “Restore”.

Forza Horizon 3 freezes
Regular freezes can cause system instability. Remove overclocking of the video card and/or processor if used. Run diagnostics on your RAM, hard drive, processor, and video card. Special programs can be found on the Internet. See for more details.
Forza Horizon 3 - BSOD or Blue Screen

BSOD usually means there is some serious problem with your system that is not related to the game. First of all, check your power supply. If it overheats, it will turn off. Also, if the system does not have enough power from it, then various errors are possible, including BSOD. Test other components of your PC. On the Internet you can find various utilities for checking memory, hard drive and video card.

Forza Horizon 3 won't launch

The game won't launch from Steam

Method 1: Restart the Steam client

Method 2: Close Steam and open the directory C:\Program Files\Steam\ (or whichever you specified when installing Steam).

Remove the files listed below:

ClientRegistry.blob

Restart your computer.

Then run Steam.exe from the directory where Steam is installed, not from an existing shortcut.

Try starting the game.

Attention. This procedure will not affect your installed games.

If the problem persists, make sure your computer and network are optimized for Steam:

Download and install VC++ 2013.

And other necessary libraries.

Try uninstalling Visual C++. Then install Visual C++ from the game folder:

  1. Open your Steam Library
  2. Select "Local Files"
  3. Go to the \_CommonRedist\vcredist folder

If Forza Horizon 3 does not start and there are no errors. If you are launching the game for the first time, then try just waiting.

Update your video card drivers

Also make sure you are using the latest versions of Nvidia PhysX (for Nvidia graphics cards) and DirectX.

Also make sure that the Nvidia Control Panel settings option is set to "Application Controlled".

Another way is to run the game as administrator:

  1. Open your Steam Library
  2. Select Forza Horizon 3 from the list
  3. Right click on the game and select Properties
  4. Select "Local Files"
  5. Select Browse local files...
  6. In the game folder, select the game .exe file
  7. Right click the file
  8. Select Properties from the drop-down menu
  9. In the Properties window, select the Compatibility tab
  10. Under Options, check the box next to "Run this program as an administrator"
  11. Click "Apply"
  12. Launch the game

Try lowering your screen resolution before starting the game.

Make sure your Windows operating system and third-party software are updated to the latest versions.

Download Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable:

DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer - Chances are you've already installed this

See more tips below:

For Windows users:

  • Check the operating system version to make sure all necessary updates are installed
  • Check file cache integrity (for Steam)
  • Restart your computer
  • Reinstall the game
  • Try temporarily disabling programs that may conflict with the game (antiviruses, firewalls, etc.)
  • Make sure your computer meets all the minimum system requirements for the game
  • Make sure there is at least 5 GB free on the system disk
  • Scan your computer with an antivirus program
  • As a last resort, reinstall the operating system

For Mac OS:

  • Update your Mac OS version
  • Check the integrity of the Forza Horizon 3 cache on Steam
  • Try temporarily disabling programs that potentially conflict with the game (antiviruses, firewalls, etc.)
  • Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for Forza Horizon 3

If you are faced with the fact that Forza Horizon 3 slows down, crashes, Forza Horizon 3 does not start, Forza Horizon 3 does not install, controls do not work in Forza Horizon 3, there is no sound, errors pop up, saves do not work in Forza Horizon 3 - we offer you the most common ways to solve these problems.

Be sure to update your video card drivers and other software

Before you remember the worst words and express them towards the developers, do not forget to go to the official website of the manufacturer of your video card and download the latest drivers. Often, drivers specially optimized for them are prepared for the release of games. You can also try installing a later version of drivers if the problem is not solved by installing the current version.

It is important to remember that you should only download the final versions of video cards - try not to use beta versions, as they may have a large number of unfound and unfixed errors.

Do not forget that for stable operation of games, installation of the latest version of DirectX is often required, which can always be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.

Forza Horizon 3 won't launch

Many problems with launching games occur due to incorrect installation. Check if there were any errors during installation, try uninstalling the game and running the installer again, after disabling the antivirus - often files necessary for the game to work are deleted by mistake. It is also important to remember that the path to the folder with the installed game should not contain Cyrillic characters - use only Latin letters and numbers for directory names.

It also doesn’t hurt to check if there is enough space on the HDD for installation. You can try to run the game as Administrator in compatibility mode for different versions of Windows.

Forza Horizon 3 is slow. Low FPS. Lags. Friezes. Freezes

First, install the latest drivers for your video card; this can significantly increase the FPS in the game. Also check your computer's load in the task manager (opened by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESCAPE). If before starting the game you see that some process is consuming too many resources, turn off its program or simply end this process from the task manager.

Next, go to the graphics settings in the game. First of all, turn off anti-aliasing and try lowering the post-processing settings. Many of them consume a lot of resources and disabling them will significantly improve performance without significantly affecting the picture quality.

Forza Horizon 3 crashes on desktop

If Forza Horizon 3 often crashes to your desktop slot, try to start solving the problem by reducing the quality of the graphics. It is possible that your computer simply does not have enough performance and the game cannot run correctly. It's also worth checking for updates - most modern games have a system for automatically installing new patches. Check if this option is disabled in the settings.

Black screen in Forza Horizon 3

More often than not, the problem with a black screen is an issue with the GPU. Check if your video card meets the minimum requirements and install the latest drivers. Sometimes a black screen is a result of insufficient CPU performance.

If everything is fine with the hardware and it meets the minimum requirements, try switching to another window (ALT+TAB), and then returning to the game window.

Forza Horizon 3 won't install. Installation stuck

First of all, check if you have enough HDD space for installation. Remember that for the installation program to work correctly, the stated amount of space is required, plus 1-2 gigabytes of free space on the system disk. In general, remember the rule - there should always be at least 2 gigabytes of free space on the system disk for temporary files. Otherwise, both games and programs may not work correctly or may refuse to start at all.

Installation problems can also occur due to a lack of Internet connection or unstable operation. Also, do not forget to pause the antivirus while installing the game - sometimes it interferes with the correct copying of files or deletes them by mistake, considering them viruses.

Saves not working in Forza Horizon 3

By analogy with the previous solution, check the availability of free space on the HDD - both on the one where the game is installed and on the system drive. Often save files are stored in a documents folder, which is located separately from the game itself.

Controls not working in Forza Horizon 3

Sometimes game controls do not work due to multiple input devices being connected at the same time. Try disabling the gamepad or, if for some reason you have two keyboards or mice connected, leave only one pair of devices. If your gamepad does not work, then remember that games are officially supported only by controllers defined as Xbox joysticks. If your controller is detected differently, try using programs that emulate Xbox joysticks (for example, x360ce).

Sound not working in Forza Horizon 3

Check if the sound works in other programs. After this, check whether the sound is turned off in the game settings and whether the sound playback device to which your speakers or headset is connected is selected there. Next, while the game is running, open the mixer and check if the sound there is muted.

If you are using an external sound card, check for new drivers on the manufacturer's website.

Fans of Forza Horizon 3 are faced with an unpleasant situation when, after installation, the game does not start. Or errors appear during the installation process. Let's figure out what the reason is and fix the problem. The methods outlined in the article are suitable not only for Forza Horizon 3. If not enough, the problem remains unresolved, read other materials on the site.

Forza Horizon 3 won't install

If Forza Horizon 3 won't install, check to see if you have enough free space on your hard drive. The distribution requires free space, so a few gigabytes of extra space will not hurt. Many modern games require a significant amount of space.

Forza Horizon 3 installation is blocked by antivirus

Often, anti-virus programs, in the fight against viruses, protecting our computer from external threats, for security purposes, block numerous processes performed by the operating system. Sometimes such security is so strong that the antivirus blocks access not only to viruses, but also suspends some normal processes, perhaps by mistake, considering them potentially vulnerable. Disable your antivirus during installation.

Cleaning your computer and rebooting

Sometimes, a simple system reboot can immediately solve many problems that arise both during the installation of games and their subsequent operation. The same goes for programs and applications. There are many reasons: the computer is full of garbage, the system cache is full, the maximum permissible number of simultaneously running processes, perhaps some are frozen and are not running, but they put a strain on the system. Cleaning your computer and rebooting will fix the situation.

No Internet access

Some game clients require an Internet connection during the installation process, providing access to the installation server or update server. Make sure the connection is good, and if there is no Internet, be prepared for problems when installing Forza Horizon 3. It’s good if the system displays an error message. And if there is none, you can think for a long time and wonder why the toy is not installed.

Forza Horizon 3 won't launch

Before you look for reasons why Forza Horizon 3 won't launch, make sure that the installation itself was successful. Otherwise, if there were failures during the installation process, but at the same time the game was installed, it is impossible to guarantee subsequent launch and performance. If it starts, you're lucky. What will happen next is unknown. Review the installation process.

Reinstalling the game

Many gamers have more than once encountered a situation where they had to reinstall games. This appears to be the case where re-installing Forza Horizon 3 will fix the problem. It is unknown what this is connected with, perhaps the antivirus or firewall “ate” some files or something else during installation, but after installing the game again, it starts and works. Uninstall Forza Horizon 3 and install again, paying attention to every detail during this process. Perhaps at some point the program will request additional files, etc.

There are times when installing on top of an already installed game solves the situation. The installer may prompt you to update the files. Thus, there is no need for removal. Well, something like this.

Searching for information by error text

Another option. Problems starting Forza Horizon 3 are usually accompanied by a corresponding system message. Specify the text of the error in the search, as a result of which you will receive the most detailed answer, and, moreover, related to this specific problem. Actually, the solution will not be long in coming. This way you can pinpoint the cause and fix the problem.

By the way, for some reason I always forget about this. Until I turn over the whole computer. But this one the method works 92%. You just need to enter the text into the search and find a useful article. This way you will definitely solve the problem, there is no need to send your PC to a workshop ahead of time and incur additional costs. There is a lot of useful material on the Internet - study it.

Running Forza Horizon 3 as an administrator

Run the game as administrator. In our case, to run Forza Horizon 3 as an administrator, you need to right-click on the game shortcut and select Run as administrator. Subsequently, if this method helps solve the problem, make it the default. Open the Shortcut Properties, in the Compatibility tab, and check the box Run this program as administrator.

Forza Horizon 3 is not compatible with the system

Another obstacle to running Forza Horizon 3 may be incompatibility with your operating system. In this case, still there, in the Shortcut Properties, add a checkbox Run the program in compatibility mode, select the desired OS from the drop-down list.

.NET Framework not installed

A very serious problem with running Forza Horizon 3 is the lack of the .NET Framework library installed on the computer, which ensures the launch and maintains the functionality of programs and applications, including games. This is a prerequisite and Microsoft .NET Framework must be installed on your PC.

There are different versions of the .NET Framework. The presence of any one of them on the computer cannot sufficiently guarantee the correct operation of the program. If, for example, the library is already installed on your computer, but the game requires it, download and install it. Restart your PC. The previous version will not be deleted or overwritten. They will simply work together.


Use programs that will prepare your computer for the game to run properly and help you avoid many problems and errors.

operating system Software
Windows XP/7/8/10
Windows XP/7/8/10
Windows XP/7/8/10

Availability of DirectX

Perhaps the most important condition, requirement that must be met for games, including Forza Horizon 3, is the presence of . Without it, not a single toy will work. Almost all distributions that require DirectX installed already include this set.

As a rule, DirectX is installed automatically during installation. If it is not included in the distribution, download and install it. It is not necessary to do this before installation, you can do it after, but it is simply necessary to have it on your computer. Download links are located above.

What to do if Forza Horizon 3 is not working?

Do not despair if you have already tried all the methods and nothing helps, the game does not work. Perhaps these tips will seem too vague, incomprehensible, errors are still present. Review again, did you do everything correctly? If necessary, download another distribution of Forza Horizon 3; if purchased in a store, contact the seller (manufacturer) for help. Maybe the disk is damaged or something is missing. This is normal, quite natural, this happens. Use another distribution and install the game again.

As a last resort, there are situations when the operating system is still incompatible with Forza Horizon 3. Update the system using Windows (via Update Center). The game will work. If the manufacturer has indicated compatibility, then he is responsible for it. Update your operating system.

Reinstalling the OS is a last resort. Not sure about statements like "the operating system is pirated... the assembly... will not work..." or "the toy is hacked, pirated - throw it away...". A point that is worth your attention is to remember whether similar problems have arisen with other games, in particular those similar to Forza Horizon 3. And if problems were observed, this indicates that perhaps it is time to update something in the system or reinstall it. Thank you for attention!

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