If you have completed all 7 steps and still see "0xc00007b", the issue is likely hardware-adjacent:
Sometimes the game fails to access specific system files due to restricted permissions, triggering a generic 0xc000007b error. Right-click the shortcut or .exe file. Select Properties . Go to the Compatibility tab. Check the box for Run this program as an administrator . Click Apply and OK . 2. Reinstall DirectX If you have completed all 7 steps and
Forza Horizon 5 relies heavily on DirectX 12. If these files are corrupted, the game will crash on launch. the game will crash on launch.