Fix Forza Horizon 5 ForzaHorizon5.exe Exception Error Code 0xc0000005 (Detail Guide)

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How To Fix Forza Horizon 5 ForzaHorizon5.exe Exception Error Code 0xc0000005
Step 1) (Skip this step if not able to launch the game) If able to launch the game lower down Ray Tracing/Turn Off Ray Tracing, adjust priority in task manager
Step 2) Allow the game exe file to Antivirus program/Windows Security & firewall
Step 3) Run the game from the game installation folder, try running as an administrator, disable full screen optimization, try compatibility mode. Game pass players- Create desktop shortcut and launch the game as an administrator using desktop shortcut
Step 4) Verify the game files, Game pass players- Verify & repair the game, Repair/Reset the game, Run Gaming Services repair tool
https://support.xbox.com/en-IN/help/games-apps/troubleshooting/gaming-services-repair-tool
Step 5) Perform a clean installation of graphics driver. https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us https://www.amd.com/en/support
Step 6) Roll back graphics driver to 576.15/ 561.09
Step 7) Run the game on dedicated graphics card
Step 8) Set BIOS to default, start PC and immediately BIOS key, F2
Step 9) Update the system BIOS
Step 10) Install all the Updates in Microsoft Store
Step 11) Try Power saver/Balanced/high performance
Step 12) Clear all Xbox Credentials
Credential Manager
Xbl|Devicekey
XblGrts|Devicekey
Step 13) Add Forza to Windhawk's exclusion list
Step 14) Login with same account in Xbox app and Microsoft Store app, also make sure date, time zone and region are correct on your computer
Step 15) Do not overclock (set it to default), close all the overclocking application MSI Afterburner/Rivatuner, disable Steam overlay, close all the overlay apps (Discord, GeForce Experience, Nvidia shadow play overlay, AMD overlay)
Step 16) Install Visual C++ Files https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-160
Step 17) Turn Off/Disable Vjoy
Step 18) Rename/ delete user\app data\local\forza horizon 5 folder, create backup first. (You will lose all the game progress)
Step 19) Disable RAPID mode with Samsung Magician
Some players may experience performance issues or crashes when RAPID mode is enabled through the Samsung Magician Software Toolset. Try disabling this feature to see if it resolves your issue.
Step 20) Run these commands
sfc/scannow
DISM.exe/Online/Cleanup-image/Restorehealth
Step 21) Close all these services/Applications
Logitech G Hub
MSI Afterburner / Riva Tuner Statistics Server
EVGA Precision
OBS
Xsplit
MacType
Warsaw Banking App
Wallpaper Engine
A-Volute Sound studio
Sonic Audio
WeMod
Interception (Driver)
SeeThroughWindows
Nahimic (Audio Driver)
Step 22) Turn off any extra Power monitoring software
MSI DragonCenter
RyzenMaster
Gamefast from Dells Killer Control Center
Any software installed that may be adjusting or monitoring power settings
Step 23) Run this command
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Step 24) Start all these services
IP Helper
Xbox Live Auth Manager
Xbox Live Game Save
Xbox Live Networking Service
Gaming services
Windows Update
Microsoft install service
Step 25) Increase Virtual Memory
View Advanced system settings.
Initial Size: 1.5 x Total Ram
Maximum Size: 3 X Total Ram
Step 26) Uninstall the game, go to the game installation folder and delete the game folder, restart your PC, and reinstall the game to C Drive/if already installed to C drive, then install the game to another SSD

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