Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on microsoft store activation games

Jan. 22, 2023

Error when starting the activator
  1. win+r and run the command, %localappdata%
  2. Find the Temp folder and empty it.
  3. Temp (this is where temporary files from various programmes are stored)
  4. Do not close the folder after uninstallation, run the activator.

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Error when starting the game

If you get an error when starting the game like the screenshots below, re-activate account. According to the activation instructions for microsoft (Show)

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forza horizon  forza horizon

If re-logging into account does not help, uninstall the game and reinstall it

Dlc download error forza horizon 4

If you have error code 0x803f81f5 when loading dlc, use the appropriate instructions to correct it. (Show)

The game does not start or does not respond to the play button

Start => Settings => Time and language, set the time automatically and reset the time to today's date. Install or update the video card drivers

Forza horizon 5 does not start or crashes after the speedometer splash screen, remove or disable these programs from the list below.

  1. avast and bitdefender blocks the game from running (avast requires removal).
  2. AVG
  3. Bitdefender Firewall
  4. Emisoft Anti-Malware
  5. Avira
  6. Sophos
  7. Comodo Antivirus
  8. Trend Micro Maximum Securit
  9. Discord
  10. MSI Afterburner
Not working online

For online is responsible xbox live, it should be like in the screenshot, everything is open and connected, the less delay the better.
Start => Settings => Games => xbox network, go through the text

компаньон консоли xbox

If there are errors try these methods below, if they don't help, look for more information on the internet. Also, some users do not pay attention to the type of NAT connection, it can be moderate, this also affects the performance of the online mode of video games.

  1. Log in to services and turn on everything related to xbox (especially network mode). Check connection.
  2. Switch on the firewall. Check the connection.
  3. You can try forcing it on, do not write anything in the server itemhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrTOCuKDhFI Check the connection. 
  4. Start => Settings => Time and language, set the time automatically and reset the time to today's date. Check the connection.
  5. If your "NAT Type" is moderate, you need to open ports in the router. "NAT type" must be open

TCP: 3074

UDP: 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500

Game crashes without error after 15-20 minutes

Common fix for all games from microsoft store

  1. Run the fix. (Forza and Sea Fix 2.0.exe)
  2. Start the game. Enter the game world, if you are playing with a friend, create a column first.
  3. Press "Numpad+" on the keypad
  4. When you get bored of playing, quit the game and only then press "Numpad-" on your keyboard

General fix for those without additional numpad keys

  1. Run the fix. (Forza Fix 2.0.bat)
  2. Start the game. Enter the game world, if you are playing with a friend, create a column first.
  3. Go back to the window that opened from the fix, press 1 and enter.
  4. Quickly return to the game and expand it to full screen (alt+enter)
  5. When you get bored of playing, quit the game and press 3 and enter in the fix

Фикс для Forza Horizon 5

  1. Run the fix (Forza Horizon 5 Fix.bat)
  2. The game will automatically switch itself on
  3. Enter the game world, if you are playing with a friend create a column first.
  4. When you get bored of playing, quit the game

Fix for Forza Motorsport 2023

  1. Run the fix(ForzaMotorsportFix.bat).
  2. The game will automatically turn itself on
  3. Go to the main menu, if you are playing with a friend create a group first.
  4. When you get tired of playing, quit the game

When playing Forza Horizon 5, Forza Motorsport alt+tab works, you can almost fully use your PC while playing

Fix: https://yadi.sk/d/PwEHHkWI86YS4g