Dilu Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I have a legit copy of FM09 and I tried to install in on my Home premium Vista laptop, I then attempted to activate it by steam but when uniloc ask for the activation key it says it cant connect to the server. I then installed installed it on my XP PC, it worked like a charm, it didnt even ask for the license key when I played it through steam. Does anyone know whats wrong? any help will be GREATLY appreciated as ive spent the past 5 days trying to install it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catenaccio83 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Mine works on vista fine i use it on a laptop aswel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 You connected to the internet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilu Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 yeah im connected to the internet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 yeah im connected to the internet What is the error message you get? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilu Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 We're sorry, but this installation of Football Manager 2009 Certificate could not be activated for the following reason: The application was unable to connect to internet. Please check your connection. For help please visit www.sigames.com' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Try disabling your firewall and running the installer as admin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilu Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've also tried activating it via steam. After the first time it said my codes already associated with the product and I should be able to play it, but I cant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Have you tried running as admin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltmurrayuk Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 If you've made sure your firewall isn't blocking it, and you've tried running as admin have a look at this thread: http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=63556 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilu Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've tried everything and it doesnt work :S its so weird, yet annoying how everytime I get excited about playing a game something always messes up -.- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Is it always the same message? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I installed it on my vista lappy without using steam - never used steam before and didnt really like the sound of it - might be worth trying that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilu Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 did you do a phone activation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilu Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 I type in my activation code and then this happens: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltmurrayuk Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Follow the instructions in this thread: http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=63556 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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