Avast causes the new Forza Horizon 5 game to crash to the desktop

[Wrayman]

Works for me now that I've updated to virus database version 211110-8

Thanks!

[levyibox]

It's a new Virus database file.

Regards,
PDI

P.S. update to the latest AV 21.9. The restart maybe be pending on your machine.

Looks like it works now! THANKS!

[Philip4k]

Updated to the lastest version AV 21.9 (211110-8) but the game still crashes after about 5 minutes of playtime for me. (Restarted computer to test twice)

[bob3160]

Updated to the lastest version AV 21.9 (211110-8) but the game still crashes after about 5 minutes of playtime for me. (Restarted computer to test twice)

Have you tried manually updating the virus definitions?

[Philip4k]

What do you mean by Manually updating the virus definitions? I updated through the Avast application, (engine and virus definitions and program) was that wrong? If so, where else can I get the update definitions?

[bob3160]

What do you mean by Manually updating the virus definitions? I updated through the Avast application, (engine and virus definitions and program) was that wrong? If so, where else can I get the update definitions?

[Philip4k]

Hi again! Yes those were the ones that I updated and they look identical too yours (same versions). But it seems to have solved the issue for others in the replies, which is weird. Not sure what else I should try.

[PDI]

Hi Philip4k,

it's strange that it didn't help you.

Please try to reboot your system.

Thanks,
PDI

[Wrayman]

Hi again! Yes those were the ones that I updated and they look identical too yours (same versions). But it seems to have solved the issue for others in the replies, which is weird. Not sure what else I should try.

Have you made sure that Windows Defender isn't also running at the same time? Forza Horizon 5 seems to have an issue with almost all the popular antivirus/malware suites. I would also go to the app settings and try doing a repair and/or reset to see if that fixes the crash. Good luck!

[bob3160]

Hi again! Yes those were the ones that I updated and they look identical too yours (same versions). But it seems to have solved the issue for others in the replies, which is weird. Not sure what else I should try.

Have you made sure that Windows Defender isn't also running at the same time? Forza Horizon 5 seems to have an issue with almost all the popular antivirus/malware suites. I would also go to the app settings and try doing a repair and/or reset to see if that fixes the crash. Good luck!

Defender turns itself off whenever you install any other AV.

[Philip4k]

Windows Defender is off. I also did a repair of the avast application and a reboot of the computer but it still crashes after playing for 2-3 minutes. I do however play the game from the Xbox application, maybe that's the problem? I read on Forzas twitter that they will come out with fix/patches later this week so I have my fingers crossed.

[Wrayman]

Windows Defender is off. I also did a repair of the avast application and a reboot of the computer but it still crashes after playing for 2-3 minutes. I do however play the game from the Xbox application, maybe that's the problem? I read on Forzas twitter that they will come out with fix/patches later this week so I have my fingers crossed.

I also play through the Xbox app, you could try resetting the Windows Store and the Xbox App but I'm not convinced that would fix the issue. Fingers crossed that the patch fixes the issue for you or someone here can suggest something else. Does disabling the shields fix the issue for you? If so, you might want to try a fresh install of Avast to see if that fixes it.

[chris..]

Does disabling the shields fix the issue for you?

hi,
Good question, Philip4k did not clearly tell us if the problem came from avast before the update.
FH5 is also known for compatibility issues with other things than antivirus.

a list of applications that can crash the game:
https://www.pcgamer.com/forza-horizon-5-crashing-pc-startup-fix/

[Petro35356]

After the update AV 21.9 (211110-8) the game is working. THX for the fix.



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a list of applications that can crash the game:
https://www.pcgamer.com/forza-horizon-5-crashing-pc-startup-fix/
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That's it.  ;-)

[Philip4k]

Hello again! I just realised I have other apps like Nahimic Audio and Discord that might be the problem. Should have checked the list of programs that might crash FH5 other than anti viruses. Guess we can close this thread as it seems like it's fixed on Avasts end. Thanks for all the replys and stuff ! Have a great evening!