Forza Horizon 4 is a recent blockbuster racing game. It was released in the year 2018 on PC and X-Box. Though this game is being spoken about by gamers, Forza Horizon 4 contains several bugs and unexplained errors. One of the errors in this game is ‘Error code FH001’. If you are wondering what this error is and how it can be fixed, we have it all covered in this blog.
About Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4 is a racing video game set in the fictionalized world of Great Britain, with regions such as condensed representations of Edinburgh, the Lake District, Ambleside, and the Cotswolds, and Bamburgh, among others.
There are over 700 licensed cars in the game. Players can purchase in-game houses to gain access to new items, cars, and game-play perks such as Horizon Promo and the ability to travel quickly anywhere on the map.
What is the Error code FH001 in Forza Horizon 4?
When you start the game on Windows or on X-Box, it shows ‘Dependent libraries or components are missing from your system (Code: FH001)’. This is an error that has not been explained by the support tech at FH4 or by Microsoft. When this error comes up on the screen, the player is unable to launch the game and log into his account.
This error code appears when the Target Hardware Profiler dll fails to load or initialize. It happens because of a missing Visual C++ redistributable.
How to fix Error code FH001 in Forza Horizon 4?
Almost all players are having trouble with this error code showing up when they start the game and are unable to log into their accounts. Gamers also fear the loss of saved data and saved progress within the game.
Though Forza Horizon 4 has not released a security patch for this error, we have some solutions which could fix the error in your gaming device. Before we start, you have to answer these questions which will help you fix the error in a better way.
- Are you trying to start the Game on XBOX or on Windows?
- Have you recently made any changes to the device?
- How did you install this game?
Let us now look at the methods for fixing this issue.
Method 1- Run the Store app troubleshooter
Select the Start Button > Settings > Update and Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Store Apps.
This is a simple troubleshooting step that will internally fix any issue present.
Method 2 Display Adapter Driver Update
- In the search box on the taskbar, search for Device Manager.
- Choose a category to see the names of devices, then right-click (or press and hold) the one you would like to update.
- Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Tap on Update Driver.
- If Windows doesn’t find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer’s website and follow their instructions.
Updating the driver should fix the issue.
Method 3- Uninstall Duet Display
Check if you have theDUET DISPLAY app installed on your device. Uninstall this app if it is installed on your device and check the status of the issue.
To uninstall the application
- Open Run Command (Windows Key + R key), type in Appwiz.cpl.
- Look for DUET DISPLAY application, right-click and click on ‘Uninstall’.
- Restart the computer once and you may check the status of the issue.
All these steps should help you fix the error code FH001. If the issue persists, raise a ticket to Microsoft or the FH4 tech support team.
