Gaming Service updates break Forza Horizon 5

I've had this error since yesterday when playing Forza Horizon 5.
Gaming Services got an update yesterday and that's when the problem started.
I was able to fix it by signing out of the Xbox app, completely uninstalling Gaming Services, then relaunch the Xbox app. This re-installed Gaming Services and when I signed in again the game was fine.

Another GS update this morning, same problem. The same fix worked again.
All other games work fine.

This error has nothing to do with Windows 11 in my view.

FreeBooter said:

This error has nothing to do with Windows 11 in my view.

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No I think it's a Forza issue but Windows Gaming Services is needed to play it. One is not happy with the other.

Problem is now every time I check for Windows app updates, Gaming Services get re-installed anyway so I have to do the repair thing every single time. I've raised a ticket with Forza support.

i am on Windows 11 23h2 latest build
and i cant even start the game during the syncing process this pops up
and i have tried reset xbox app & Ms Store ect noting works ?


First message during install (Fixed it by Reseting store and Xbox app)


Starting Forza 5 this message keeps popping up

anyone still having issues? i can't sync my game data and ar unable to play

Ah.......pc gaming strikes again. Microsoft's own game no less. ridiculous

elajji said:

anyone still having issues? i can't sync my game data and ar unable to play

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Yes still happening today. The fix is in my original post, but it's a constant fix job not a one off

BrianInEngland said:

Yes still happening today. The fix is in my original post, but it's a constant fix job not a one off

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thx for clarifying this is still happening!.. "hope" they fix it any time soon. Bin weeks whit Notifications / Achievements issues ect!

what fix did you apply too be able to run it?

elajji said:

thx for clarifying this is still happening!.. "hope" they fix it any time soon. Bin weeks whit Notifications / Achievements ect!

what fix did you apply too be able to run it?

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Sign out of Xbox app on PC
Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps
Scroll down to Gaming Services
Click on the dots and select 'uninstall'
Open Xbox app again, this will re-install Gaming Services
Open Forza game, select your account to sign in
It will now work until the next update to Gaming Services

BrianInEngland said:

Sign out of Xbox app on PC
Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps
Scroll down to Gaming Services
Click on the dots and select 'uninstall'
Open Xbox app again, this will re-install Gaming Services
Open Forza game, select your account to sign in
It will now work until the next update to Gaming Services

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thx i will try that! :)