{"id":55891,"date":"2026-06-07T19:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T23:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/?p=55891"},"modified":"2026-06-07T19:15:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T23:15:01","slug":"forza-horizon-6-fhe01-crash-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/forza-horizon-6-fhe01-crash-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Forza Horizon 6 Game Crash Code FHE01 \u2013 Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/forza-horizon-6-reaches-6-million\/\" title=\"Forza Horizon 6 Surpasses 6 Million Players\" data-iacss-internal=\"1\">Forza Horizon 6<\/a> players encountering the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/kaiju-no-8-game-chapter-12-x-over\/\" title=\"Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Launches New Story Chapter Featuring Gen Narumi\" data-iacss-internal=\"1\">game<\/a> crash code FHE01<\/strong>\u00a0on startup or during gameplay are facing an error typically rooted in corrupted game files or software conflicts with the game&#8217;s anti-cheat system. This crash code has been reported to appear when certain background applications\u2014such as Citrix Workspace, MSI Afterburner, or RivaTuner\u2014interfere with the game&#8217;s integrity checks, and in some cases, even an attached Xbox or PlayStation controller can trigger the failure. Fortunately, the FHE01 error is resolvable through a series of targeted troubleshooting steps. This guide will walk you through each verified solution, including verifying the integrity of your game files via Steam, disconnecting controllers before launch, and removing conflicting software to restore stable performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Crash Code FHE01?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crash code&nbsp;<strong>FHE01<\/strong>&nbsp;in <a href=\"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/forza-horizon-6-premium-pricing-success\/\" title=\"Forza Horizon 6 Success Shows Players Accept $120 Premium Price\" data-iacss-internal=\"1\">Forza Horizon<\/a> 6 typically appears during game startup or shortly after launching. The error prevents the game from loading properly and may close the application without warning. Based on player reports and official troubleshooting patterns, this crash is most commonly triggered by one of two root causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corrupted or missing game files<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 One or more essential files required to launch Forza Horizon 6 have been damaged during download, installation, or an update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Software conflicts with the anti-cheat system<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Background programs running on your PC may interfere with the game&#8217;s anti-cheat service, causing it to terminate the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding these two causes is essential because they require different solutions. This guide covers both scenarios in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Verify the Integrity of Game Files (Steam)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first and most important step is to check whether any of your Forza Horizon 6 game files are corrupted or missing. Steam includes a built-in tool that compares your installed files against the official version and repairs any discrepancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Verify Game Files on Steam<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps carefully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your\u00a0<strong>Steam Library<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate\u00a0<strong>Forza Horizon 6<\/strong>\u00a0in your game list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong>\u00a0on the game title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Properties<\/strong>\u00a0from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Properties window, click on the\u00a0<strong>Installed Files<\/strong>\u00a0tab (sometimes labeled\u00a0<strong>Local Files<\/strong>\u00a0depending on your Steam version).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the button labeled\u00a0<strong>Verify integrity of game files<\/strong>\u00a0(or\u00a0<strong>Verify integrity of game cache<\/strong>\u00a0on older Steam versions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the scan to complete. This process may take several minutes depending on your hard drive speed and the size of the game.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens During the Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steam will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scan every file in the Forza Horizon 6 installation directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare each file against a master list of checksums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify any files that are missing, corrupted, or modified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically download and replace any problematic files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After the Scan Completes<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the verification is finished, Steam will display a message indicating whether any files were repaired. If files were downloaded and replaced, launch Forza Horizon 6 again to test if the&nbsp;<strong>FHE01<\/strong>&nbsp;crash persists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note:<\/strong>&nbsp;If no files were repaired but the crash continues, move to Step 2 below. The issue is likely caused by software conflicts rather than file corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Disconnect Xbox or PlayStation Controllers Before Launch<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surprising number of Forza Horizon 6 players have reported that connected game controllers can trigger the&nbsp;<strong>FHE01<\/strong>&nbsp;crash specifically during the startup sequence. This appears to be related to how the game initializes input devices before fully loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Test This Fix<\/h3>\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disconnect<\/strong>\u00a0any wired Xbox or PlayStation controller from your USB ports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn off<\/strong>\u00a0any wireless controller (Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, or dongle-connected).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart your PC<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure no lingering driver processes remain active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch Forza Horizon 6 using only your\u00a0<strong>keyboard and mouse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the game starts successfully, you have identified the cause.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permanent Workaround<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If disconnecting the controller resolves the&nbsp;<strong>FHE01<\/strong>&nbsp;crash, you have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option A:<\/strong>\u00a0Launch the game first, wait until you reach the main menu or enter the game world, then connect your controller. Most players report that connecting the controller after the game has fully loaded does not trigger the crash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option B:<\/strong>\u00a0Check for firmware updates for your controller and driver updates for your motherboard&#8217;s USB or Bluetooth controllers. In some cases, outdated drivers cause the initialization conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Identify and Remove Conflicting Software<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The anti-cheat system used by Forza Horizon 6 is sensitive to certain background applications that hook into game processes or monitor system performance. Three programs have been repeatedly identified as triggers for the&nbsp;<strong>FHE01<\/strong>&nbsp;crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Known Conflicting Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Program<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Purpose<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why It Causes Conflicts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Citrix Workspace<\/strong><\/td><td>Remote work and virtual desktop application<\/td><td>Installs display and input drivers that interfere with the game&#8217;s anti-cheat detection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MSI Afterburner<\/strong><\/td><td>GPU overclocking and hardware monitoring<\/td><td>Hooks into DirectX and game rendering pipelines to display on-screen statistics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RivaTuner Statistics Server<\/strong><\/td><td>Frame rate limiter and performance overlay<\/td><td>Often installed alongside MSI Afterburner; injects code into game processes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>figurefigurefigurefigure\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Check If These Programs Are Installed<\/h3>\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Windows Settings<\/strong>\u00a0(press\u00a0<strong>Windows key + I<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to\u00a0<strong>Apps<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Installed apps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for each name:\u00a0<strong>Citrix Workspace<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>MSI Afterburner<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>RivaTuner<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If any of these appear in the list, they must be uninstalled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete Uninstallation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Citrix Workspace:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the program in the Installed apps list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer when prompted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uninstall\u00a0<strong>RivaTuner Statistics Server<\/strong>\u00a0first (if present).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then uninstall\u00a0<strong>MSI Afterburner<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC after both are removed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Uninstalling Is Necessary<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply disabling these programs or closing them from the system tray is often insufficient. Background services and kernel-level drivers may remain active even when the main application is closed. A complete uninstall followed by a system restart ensures that all associated components are removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Restart Your PC and Test the Game<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After completing the steps above, restart your computer even if you were not explicitly prompted to do so. A fresh boot clears temporary files, resets driver states, and ensures that no remnants of conflicting software remain in memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Start<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Power<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for Windows to fully reboot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch\u00a0<strong>Forza Horizon 6<\/strong>\u00a0without connecting any controllers (if you are testing the controller fix).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe whether the\u00a0<strong>FHE01<\/strong>\u00a0crash still occurs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Troubleshooting (If the Crash Persists)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have completed all four steps and the&nbsp;<strong>FHE01<\/strong>&nbsp;error continues to appear, consider the following advanced solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update Graphics Drivers<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outdated GPU drivers can cause compatibility issues with new game releases. Visit the official website of your graphics card manufacturer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NVIDIA:<\/strong>\u00a0Download from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nvidia.com\/drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nvidia.com\/drivers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AMD:<\/strong>\u00a0Download from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amd.com\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amd.com\/en\/support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intel:<\/strong>\u00a0Download from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/intel.com\/drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intel.com\/drivers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporarily Disable Antivirus Software<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some third-party antivirus programs may mistakenly flag Forza Horizon 6 or its anti-cheat system as suspicious. Temporarily disable your antivirus and test the game. If this resolves the crash, add Forza Horizon 6 and its entire installation folder to your antivirus exclusion list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Run Steam as Administrator<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running Steam with administrative privileges can resolve permission-related crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close Steam completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the\u00a0<strong>Steam<\/strong>\u00a0shortcut on your desktop or Start menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch Forza Horizon 6 from within Steam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reinstall Forza Horizon 6<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a last resort, completely uninstall and reinstall the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Steam Library, right-click\u00a0<strong>Forza Horizon 6<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Manage<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After uninstallation, restart your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and install the game again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ensures a completely fresh set of files and eliminates any hidden corruption that the verification tool may have missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Checklist for FHE01 Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this checklist to quickly resolve the error without re-reading the entire guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify integrity of game files in Steam (Properties \u2192 Installed Files \u2192 Verify)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect all Xbox and PlayStation controllers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the game with keyboard and mouse only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for Citrix Workspace, MSI Afterburner, and RivaTuner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uninstall any conflicting software found<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch Forza Horizon 6 and test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the crash still appears after all steps, proceed to advanced solutions: update GPU drivers, disable antivirus temporarily, run Steam as administrator, or reinstall the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>FHE01<\/strong>&nbsp;crash code in Forza Horizon 6 is frustrating but rarely indicates a permanent problem with your system or the game itself. In the vast majority of cases, the error is resolved by either repairing corrupted game files through Steam&#8217;s verification tool or removing software that conflicts with the anti-cheat system. The controller disconnect fix has also proven effective for many players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have tried all the solutions in this guide and the crash persists, consider reaching out to official <a href=\"https:\/\/support.forzamotorsport.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-iacss-external=\"1\">Forza support<\/a> channels or the Steam community forums for your specific hardware configuration. Providing them with details about your system, background applications, and the exact timing of the crash will help identify any remaining edge cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forza Horizon 6 players encountering the\u00a0game crash code FHE01\u00a0on startup or during gameplay are facing an error typically rooted in corrupted game files or software conflicts with the game&#8217;s anti-cheat system. This crash code has been reported to appear when certain background applications\u2014such as Citrix Workspace, MSI Afterburner, or RivaTuner\u2014interfere with the game&#8217;s integrity checks, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":84814,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cards.overcentral.com\/cards\/en\/55891.png","fifu_image_alt":"How to Fix Forza Horizon 6 Game Crash Code FHE01 \u2013 Complete","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-videogames"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cards.overcentral.com\/cards\/en\/55891.png","fifu_image_alt":"How to Fix Forza Horizon 6 Game Crash Code FHE01 \u2013 Complete","fifu_redirection_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ThLy3rvufMQ","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55891","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55891"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55891\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}