Forza Horizon (FH) 5 Installation Error Code 0x00000001 with Microsoft Store (Xbox App version) on Windows 11/10: Fixes & Workarounds

Forza Horizon (FH) 5 Installation Error Code 0x00000001 with Microsoft Store (Xbox App version) on Windows 11/10: Fixes & Workarounds

Forza Horizon 5 is the fifth main installment in the Forza Horizon video game series. This game was much awaited after the success of the 2018 released Forza Horizon 4. Many game fans who were waiting for this installment are not disappointed at all because the game has been up to the expectation of the players. But, not everyone is able to install and enjoy this beautiful car racing game. Some players are encountered with an unusual FH5 Installation Error Code 0x00000001 with Microsoft Store. If you are also facing this error, continue reading as we have discussed the possible fixes and workarounds for the same below. 



Fix: FH5 Installation Error Code 0x00000001 


Before heading to the steps, you must note that we have discussed the generic fixes for this error. So, there is a possibility that won’t be able to fix your issue with these fixes. But, these all are worth a try. You must try installing the game after each step mentioned below:


  1. Install KB5004476 Update: Go to this link and download the update according to your version of Windows 10. To know your version, type “winver” in the Windows Search Bar and see it. This is only applicable to Windows 10 users.

  2. Install Xbox Identity Provider and Gaming Services by simply searching for it in Microsoft Store.

  3.  Repair gaming Services & App Installer: Type Apps & Features in Windows Search bar > Search Gaming Services > Click on Gaming Services > Select Advanced Options > Repair. Do the same by searching App Installer here.


  4. Clear store cache Using “wsreset” command. Simply type it in the search bar and run it as administrator.

  5. Reset Xbox App and Microsoft Store: Type Apps & Features in Windows Search bar > Search Xbox App/ Microsoft Store > Click on it > Select Advanced Options > Reset.

  6. Run Windows Store Troubleshooter (Follow the path to run it: Settings> Update and Security> Troubleshoot> Additional Troubleshooter> Windows Store Apps> Run the Troubleshooter)

  7. Run Powershell Command: Click on the Windows Start menu, then open Windows Powershell Admin, then paste the following command: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml”}

  8. Run inetcpl.cpl command in the Windows Search Bar. After selecting it, go to the advanced tab, and make sure that Use TLS 1.0, Use TLS 1.1, Use TLS 1.2, Use TLS 1.3 are checked.

  9. Run DISM & SFC Command: Open Command Prompt from windows search bar and paste these commands in it:


    • sfc /scannow

    • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth


So, this was all about fixing the FH5 Error Code 0x00000001. If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends.


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