Some antivirus software prevents writing to C:\Users\Public\Documents. Add an exclusion for the entire CODEX folder to prevent save corruption.
By default, the save files for the CODEX crack are located in your Public Documents folder, not your user-specific Documents folder.
Full Path:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\1551360\remote
Cause: Your antivirus (Windows Defender or third-party) deleted or isolated the emulator’s save folder.
Fix: Restore from Windows Defender → Protection History. Then add the entire FH5 game folder to exclusions.
Fix: The update likely wiped the SaveGames folder. Search your entire C:\ drive for a large file named User_* (use *.dat or *1551360*). Once found, copy it into the new %localappdata%\ForzaHorizon5\Saved\SaveGames folder.
Location: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\1551360\remote App ID: 1551360 (the official Steam ID for Forza Horizon 5) 🔄 Alternative Locations (Repacks/Updates)
If you are using a repack (like FitGirl or DODI) that uses a different emulator (Goldberg or EMPRESS), check these updated paths: Goldberg SteamEmu (Common in Repacks)
Location: %AppData%\Roaming\Goldberg SteamEmu Saves\1551360\remote EMPRESS Version
Location: C:\Users\Public\Documents\EMPRESS\1551360\remote\1551360\remote\ User Configuration (Graphics/Settings) If you need to reset graphics settings, look here: Path: %LocalID%\ForzaHorizon5 🛠️ How to Transfer or Backup Find the folder: Navigate to the paths above.
Identify the files: Look for folders named with a 16-digit ID (e.g., 1638 or long random numbers).
Steam ID Sync: If moving saves between versions, you may need to edit the steam_emu.ini file in your game folder. Change the AccountId to match the folder name of your save. If you'd like, I can help you:
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Forza Horizon 5 FitGirl/Codex Save Location : r/CrackSupport
The save file location for Forza Horizon 5 (CODEX/EMPRESS release) is typically:
%SystemDrive%\Users\Public\Documents\EMPRESS\1551360\remote\1551360\remote
In a more readable path:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\EMPRESS\1551360\remote\1551360\remote
Notes:
Important updates (2024–2026):
Always back up saves before modifying or transferring.
Forza Horizon 5 save files are usually stored in a specific directory on your Windows PC:
Alternatively, you can use the search function in Windows Explorer to look for Microsoft.ForzaHorizon5_8wekyb3d8bbwe to quickly find the folder.
Downloaded saves often come named User_3642712345_0.file. Your user ID will be different. Rename the downloaded file to match your existing user ID.
Example:
