This being a common problem in the Forza Horizon community, we’ve inspected the problem closely by looking at various user reports and their resolutions and we’ve come up with a shortlist of possible culprits that might trigger this error: Now that you are aware of all the culprits that cause the Error Code E:47-0 to occur with Forza Motorsport 4, here’s a list of all the methods that will help you fix this issue:
1. Reset game from the Advanced Options menu (Windows Only)
If you’re experiencing this issue on PC, the first thing you should do is reset Forza Horizon 4 from the Advanced Options menu (inside the Settings app). This operation will end up clearing the local cache of the game and getting rid of any corrupted files associated with the current game profile or temporary files generated by the game. Depending on if you’re using a traditional HDD or a newer SSD, expect this method to take up a few minutes as the system clears the local cache and creates a new data profile. Note: Once this operation is complete, you should restart your PC before attempting to start the game once again. This will give your OS the chance to recreate the folder that stores the account-related information. Follow the instructions below to reset Forza Horizon 4 via the Advanced Options menu on Windows: In case you’re still dealing with the same E:47-0 error, move down to the next potential fix below.
2. Delete Temporary wgs files (Forza Horizon 4 on PC)
If the first method was not effective in your case, you should also try the manual approach. Since the most common cause of the E:47-0 error is corrupted files present inside the wgs folder, you might be able to fix the problem by clearing these files manually. But before you’ll be able to do this, you’ll need to modify the default permissions of the Microsoft Store in order to allow the manual managing of your devices. Follow the instructions below for a complete step-by-step guide of modifying the Offline Permissions before deleting the temporary wgs files that are most likely causing the error. Here’s what you need to do: If the same kind of issue is still ongoing and you’re still prevented from booting up the game via the Error Code E:47-0, move down to the next method below.
3. Update the game to the latest version (PC and Xbox Consoles)
Some players that we’re dealing with this problem have managed to fix the Error Code E:47-0 by installing the pending updates. This method is confirmed to be effective on both Windows and Xbox consoles. Depending on your platform of choice and current settings, this process is either automatic or you’ll have to confirm the installation of the update manually. Note: One reason why an update that is supposed to be automatic didn’t install is the lack of free storage device.
Install Forza Horizon 4 Updates on Xbox One and Xbox Series X
If you’re encountering this issue on an Xbox One or Xbox Series S or X console, you’ll receive a notification once a new update is available. However, if you missed the notification, or the installation was aborted due to the lack of free space, you can just press the Xbox button (on your controller) to bring up the guide menu, then access the Updates section and install the pending update for Call of Duty Modern Warfare.
Install Forza Horizon 4 Updates on PC
If you’re facing this issue on PC, the updating of the game is typically handled by the Microsoft Store. So in order to force the game to update, make sure that you have plenty of free space, then follow the instructions below: If the same error code e47-0 is still occurring at the login page even after you have ensured that you installed every available update, move down to the next potential fix below.
4. Clear MAC Address (Xbox Consoles Only)
If the problem is happening due to a network inconsistency and you’re experiencing the error code e47-0 on an Xbox console, clearing the MAC address should help you fix the issue. But This method will work only if you previously changed the Alternative MAC address. if you didn’t, this method will not produce any effect. Follow the instructions below to clear the MAC address on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles to fix the error code e47-0 error with Forza Horizon 4: Note: These settings will work on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X. If the same kind of issue is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.
5. Reinstall the Xbox App (PC Only)
This problem is also linked with some type of issue with the Xbox app (if the problem is occurring on Windows 10 and Windows 11). The app’s problems might be caused by some corrupted files that are preventing the app from syncing profile data correctly. Fortunately, you can get this issue fixed simply by reinstalling the Xbox app from the Settings menu of Windows 10 or Windows 11. Here are the steps on how to reinstall the Xbox app in order to fix the Error Code E:47-0: If the same kind of problem is still occurring, move down to the next potential fix below.
6. Reinstall game (PC and Xbox Consoles)
If none of the methods above have proven to be effective in your case, one last method that you can try to fix a local issue affecting Forza Horizon 4 is to uninstall the game before installing it back. This operation will allow successfully replace every game file (that is potentially corrupted) and get rid of any temporary file that is currently in use. By reinstalling the game, you will have a clean version without any contaminated files that might be producing the error. If you don’t know how to reinstall Forza Horizon 4 on your PC or your Xbox console, here are the guides that will help you do it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC:
How to reinstall Forza Horizon 4 on PC
If Resetting from the Advanced Options menu didn’t work in fixing the error-code-e47-0 on PC, the final step that you can try is to reinstall the game via the classic Control Panel menu. Note: This method will work on every recent Windows Version. Here’s what you need to do to reinstall Forza Horizon 4 on PC: If the same kind of issue is still persisting, move down to the final method below.
How to reinstall Forza Horizon 4 on Xbox Consoles
If you’re experiencing this issue on a console, you will need to uninstall the game via the My games & apps menu. The menus on Xbox One and Xbox Series X are almost identical, so the instructions below should guide you through the entire process. Here’s what you need to do: If the same problem is persisting, move down to the next potential fix below.
Open a support ticket
If neither of the methods before has worked, the last thing other people affected by this issue recommend doing is to open a support ticket on the official Forza Support page. By doing this, you will send a message to the game’s support team, reporting the error and asking for a resolution. You should get a response in a few days, depending on the ticket volume they’re currently dealing with. A few people have said that they have found it difficult to locate the section where they can submit a ticket. If you’re one of them and can’t find it, follow the steps below to see how to open a support ticket to report the Error Code E:47-0:
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