How to fix
Can’t uninstall Forza Horizon 5
on Windows

Hello. I cannot seem to get rid of Forza 5 from my Windows 10 computer. I cannot see it in my app folder but it is still taking up space in my drive. Any tips would be appreciated.

Forza Horizon 5 is an open-world racing game. It is one of the most successful racing games in the world with its realistic mechanics. People can choose different things to do in the game. One of them is driving freely and exploring the map, users can also compete in races created by other players or complete missions from the storyline. Gamers can also customize their cars, mod them, and make them more powerful.

However, some users have been experiencing issues when they tried to install Forza Horizon 5 on the Windows Xbox app.[ref en-1] People report that after they have paused the installation they ended up with files that take a lot of disk space but no game and no way to remove the file. The store is then perceiving the game as installed when it is not. Some say that the issue can be avoided by using the Microsoft Store for installation.

In this guide, we will provide you with 4 methods that can help you uninstall Forza Horizon 5 in Windows completely. Keep in mind that the troubleshooting process can be lengthy and unsuccessful so we always recommend our readers to use a repair tool like [d1] that can scan the machine, and fix underlying Windows problems, like corrupted files, registry[ref en-2] issues, and errors such as BSODs.[ref en-3] If you are ready to begin the process proceed with the guide below and follow the steps carefully.

Method 1. Use the Administrator Account

• Click Start and type command in the Taskbar search
• Click Run as Administrator on Command Prompt
• Type net user administrator /active:yes, and then press Enter

• Restart your computer, and you will have the option to log in using the administrator account
• Try to uninstall Forza 5 now

Method 2. Reset the Microsoft Store

• Open Settings and go to Apps > Installed Apps
• Find the Microsoft Store app, then click the 3 dots next to it and select Advanced options
• Click Reset

Method 3. Repair the Xbox App

• Open Settings on your computer, then go to Apps > Installed Apps
• Find the Xbox app in the list, then click the 3 dots next to it and select Advanced options
• Click Repair

Method 4. Remove Forza 5 via Powershell

• Type Powershell in the Search Menu and choose Run as Administrator
• Type the following command and click Enter:

Remove-AppxPackage Microsoft.SunriseBaseGame_1.332.904.2_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe