If you're having problems playing Halo 5: Forge on Windows 10, here are fixes for some of the most likely errors. If your problem isn't covered here, see Halo 5: Forge on Windows 10 FAQ for answers to common questions.
Your CPU is below the minimum spec
When you launch Halo 5: Forge, you see one of the following error codes:
0x80000001
This means your CPU is below the minimum specifications to run Halo 5: Forge, and you may experience poor performance or stability when running this title.
Make sure your CPU supports SSE 4.1. For more information, visit your CPU manufacturer's website or contact their support.
0x80000002
This means your CPU is below the minimum specifications to run Halo 5: Forge, and you may experience poor performance or stability when running this title.
Make sure your CPU is at least an Intel Core i5 at 2.3Ghz or AMD equivalent.
Solution
To ensure your CPU supports SSE 4.1, follow these steps:
Go to Start, select Settings, and then select System.
Select About.
Scroll down the list of specifications to Processor and identify your PC's CPU.
Compare this with the minimum specifications to run Halo 5: Forge, and ensure you match or are above this requirement.
Your CPU core count is below the minimum spec
When you launch Halo 5: Forge, you see the following error code:
0x80000003
This means your CPU's core count is below the minimum specifications to run Halo 5: Forge, and you may experience poor performance or stability when running this title.
Make sure your CPU contains at least 4 physical cores.
Solution
To ensure your CPU is above the minimum specifications for Halo 5: Forge, follow these steps:
Press Ctrl+ Shift+ Esc and open the Task Manager.
Select the Performance tab.
Identify your physical core count listed next to Cores.
Compare this with the minimum specifications to run Halo 5: Forge, and ensure you match or are above this requirement.
Your VRAM is below the minimum spec
When you launch Halo 5: Forge, you see the following error code:
0x80000011
This means the amount of Video RAM (VRAM) available on your computer's GPU does not meet the minimum requirement.
Make sure your video card (GPU) has at least 2GB of Video RAM.
Solution
To see how much Video RAM your GPU has, follow these steps:
Go to Start, select Settings, and then select System.
On the Display tab, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced display settings.
Scroll to the bottom and select Display adapter properties. The Adapter tab will display the amount of VRAM you have as Dedicated Video Memory.
Compare this with the minimum specifications to run Halo 5: Forge, and ensure you match or are above this requirement.
Your graphics card driver is incompatible
When you launch Halo 5: Forge, you see the following error code:
0x80000012
This means an incompatible graphics driver has been detected and there may be known issues with your current GPU manufacturer’s driver version.
Make sure your driver version is up to date by visiting the manufacturer's website:
To resolve this issue, you'll need to upgrade your GPU driver by going to your GPU manufacturer’s website and updating to the latest device driver. To check what kind of GPU card you have, follow these steps:
Go to Start, select Settings, and then select System.
On the Display tab, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced display settings.
Scroll to the bottom and select Display adapter properties. The Adapter tab will display the name of the GPU, and the Dedicated Memory will display the Adapter Type.
Once you identify your graphic card manufacturer, visit their website to update the device driver.
Your GPU is incompatible
When you launch Halo 5: Forge, you see the following error code:
0x0000013
This means an incompatible GPU has been detected.
Make sure your GPU is capable of Direct X12 and is not using SLI or Crossfire.
Solution
To resolve this issue, you'll need to upgrade or reconfigure your GPU. To check what kind of GPU card you have, follow these steps:
Go to Start, select Settings, and then select System.
On the Display tab, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced display settings.
Scroll to the bottom and select Display adapter properties. The Adapter tab will display the name of the GPU, and the Dedicated Memory will display the Adapter Type.
Once you identify your graphic card manufacturer, visit their website to see if your specific GPU supports Direct X12.
Your device doesn’t have enough RAM
When you launch Halo 5: Forge, you see the following error code:
0x80000021
This means your PC's system RAM is below the minimum specifications to run on, and you may experience poor performance or stability when running this title.
Make sure your PC has at least 8GB RAM or greater.
Solution
To ensure your PC meets the minimum specifications, follow these steps:
Go to Start, select Settings, and then select System.
Select About.
Scroll down the list of specifications to Installed RAM and identify your PC's RAM count.
Compare this with the minimum specifications to run Halo 5: Forge, and ensure you match or are above this requirement.