How to add Forza Horizon (FH) Microsoft Store (Xbox App version) to Steam Library

Forza Horizon 5 is indeed one of the best car racing games ever. This game is surely bigger, better, and more diverse than its predecessors, i.e. FH4, FH3, etc. Forza Horizon 5 features the biggest ever map, Mexico, in the history of Forza Horizon, and also, the highest peak in the series with more diversity in playing conditions. FH5 is the fifth main installment in the Forza Horizon video game series and is the twelfth overall installment in the Forza games series. As this game is published by box Gaming Studios, it has only launched for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. 

According to a survey, the majority of the PC players use Steam to download or play games. But, Forza Horizon 5 was also included in the Game Pass and therefore, many members happened to install the game for free through Xbox App. What if I tell you that there is a way by which you can add FH5 installed from Xbox App to your Steam Library? It will be amazing, right? In this article, we are going to guide you about the same. So, here is everything you need to know about it.

Add FH5 to Steam Library

Adding the Xbox App-installed Forza Horizon 5 to the Steam Library is quite an easy process. Just follow these steps to do it:

1. Firstly, you will have to take ownership of the WindowsApps folder as you will not be able to access it. Accessing it is important because every app that you install from Xbox App or Microsoft Store, gets saved to this folder. You can find this folder in the Program Files folder of C drive by default. To take ownership of this folder, follow these steps:
   1. Follow this path: Right-Click on WindowsApps folder > Properties > Security > Advanced.
   2. Click on the Change option in front of the Owner.
   3. Type “Everyone” in the empty box > Check Names > Ok > Check Replace owners on subcontainers and objects > Apply > Ok > Ok.
   4. Now, go to this path again (Right-Click on WindowsApps folder > Properties > Security > Advanced)
   5. Click on Add Button under the Permissions category and click on Select a principal.
   6. Type “Everyone” in the empty box > Check Names > Ok > Check Full Control > Ok > Apply > Ok > Ok
2. Now, Open Steam and click on Add a Game option in your Library and select Add a Non-Steam Game.
3. Add explorer.exe by browsing to this location: Local Disk C > Windows > explorer.exe
4. Once Explorer is added to the Steam, make a right-click on explorer and select Properties.
5. Click on Browse and select the target game file. (Default location: Local Disk C > Program Files > WindowsApps > Find the Forza Horizon 5 folder and select ForzaHorizon5.exe)
6. Click on Open and it is done. You can also rename explorer as Forza Horizon 5 and also change its icon according to you.

So, this was all about adding FH5 to the steam library. If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends.

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