Forza Horizon 3 is one of the few games published by Microsoft studios that are available in the Microsoft Store on Windows. The Forza series started as just another game, but it made its way up the leaderboards and the series has been successful ever since.
Forza Horizon 3
Windows users experience a scenario where Forza Horizon 3 does not start. There may be many cases where you can see the home screen but nothing after that or you may not see anything at all. In all cases, the game does not start despite doing everything.
What prevents the launch of Forza Horizon 3?
There are many different reasons why the game does not start. Some of them are listed below.
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Error status: the game is in an error state and cannot connect to Xbox services due to an induced system error.
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Overclocking: since games are designed to run on specific processor cycles, if you are overclocking your system, Forza might fail to start.
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Windows update: since Forza is a Microsoft product, the game may not start if you have not updated Windows to the latest version. It turns out that the game relies heavily on the latest components released by Microsoft every time they release an update..
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Windows store: Windows Store might be stuck in a loop or not working. Forza is downloaded from the store, so if it doesn't work, the game won't start either.
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Local account: we also got some user reports showing local accounts had issues, while Microsoft accounts on PC do not.
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Software antivirus: different antivirus programs have been known to flag Forza as a false positive, thus blocking their operations.
There are many different reasons why the game might not start on your PC.. We will start with the easiest and move on. Make sure you are logged in as an administrator and have an active and open internet connection.
Solution 1: install some other app from Microsoft Store
The Microsoft store is known for being unstable and having all kinds of bugs and problems. Since Forza is connected to the store, if the store is not working properly, the game won't start either. Numerous users reported that installing another app from the store solved their problem instantly.
It seems that installing a new application forces the store to connect to its servers. So fixing a connection problem that should be doing it passively without our interference.
Installation of some other application – Microsoft Store
Open Microsoft Store and download and install any application on your computer. This will force the store to work again. Once the application is installed, try running Forza again and see if the problem is resolved.
Solution 2: restart windows store
If the above method doesn't fix Windows Store and Forza still can't start, we can try to reset the temporary Windows Store settings manually and see if this helps. Make sure you are logged in as an administrator to your account.
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Press Windows + S, type »command prompt» in the dialog box, right-click on the application and select Run as administrator.
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Now type the following command in the window and hit Enter.
wsreset.exe
Windows Store Restart
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This process may take some time. Make sure to let it complete before restarting your computer.
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After reboot, try starting the game and see if the problem is resolved.
Solution 3: disable antivirus software
Although antivirus programs are designed to keep you safe, sometimes they can confuse a program “well” and mark it as malicious. This phenomenon is called a false positive.. It looks like several antivirus programs like AVG, etc., they mark Forza incorrectly and won't let it run.
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Disable antivirus software
Therefore, you should try to disable your antivirus software. You can read our article on How to disable your antivirus. After disabling your antivirus, restart your computer and try starting Forza. If disabling antivirus doesn't work, you can try uninstalling it and see if it works for you.
Solution 4: disable optimization and overclocking software
If you are overclocking your hardware or optimizing your game through third party applications such as MSI Afterburner or Riva Tuner, you must deactivate them and try to start the game again. These programs are known to optimize games, but if the game and the upgrade software do not work well, the game won't start at all.
Disabling tuning and overclocking software
Disable any of these applications running on your computer and try restarting Forza. Hopefully, you will not have any problem and the game will start immediately.
Solution 5: install the latest Windows updates
If you have followed all the above methods and still cannot start the game, you need to make sure you have installed the latest Windows updates available. Windows updates constantly update the operating system and include more features. It seems that Forza depends on the latest version of Windows installed on your computer.
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Press Windows + S, type »Windows update» in the dialog box and press Enter.
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Once in the Settings application that appears, click Check for updates option.
Windows Update installation
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If there are updates installed (yes there are), restart your computer and try restarting Forza. Check if the problem is resolved.
Solution 6: sign in with a Microsoft account
If you are logged in with a simple local account on your computer, it is recommended that you switch to a Microsoft account. When you switch to a Microsoft account, syncs with Microsoft Store and other Windows OS modules.
As the publisher of Forza is Microsoft itself, makes use of all Windows components that include logging in with a Microsoft account.
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Press Windows + I to start Settings
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Now select Email and accounts. If you are logged in with a local account, switch to Microsoft by clicking Add a Microsoft account.
Switch to a Microsoft account
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After logging into your account, restart your computer correctly. After reboot, start the game and see if the problem is resolved.
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