ledieu Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi Guys I'm new to the FM series, but a mate recommended it to me. So I down loaded the demo. Anyways when I go to play the match an error box comes up and says.... "XML Parsing Error not well informed (invalid token) at line 1 of camera.xml" Cant play a match on it. I'm windows vista. Anyone help? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Delete the cache folder for settings:-XP 1. Open up any folder on your machine. Go Tools > Folder Options > View Tab and tick 'Show hidden files and folders' 2. Go here C:\Documents and Settings\<User Name>\Application Data\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009 and delete the settings folder VISTA (EDIT: IGNORE THE WEIRD STUFF <LI itxtvisited='1'>, just a cut and paste issue) A. <LI itxtvisited="1">Close all programs so that you are at your desktop. <LI itxtvisited="1">Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner. <LI itxtvisited="1">Click on the Control Panel menu option. When the control panel opens you can either be in Classic View or Control Panel Home view: If you are in the Classic View do the following:<LI itxtvisited="1">Double-click on the Folder Options icon. <LI itxtvisited="1">Click on the View tab. Go to step 5. If you are in the Control Panel Home view do the following:<LI itxtvisited="1">Click on the Appearance and Personalization link . <LI itxtvisited="1">Click on Show Hidden Files or Folders. Go to step 5.<LI itxtvisited="1">Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders. <LI itxtvisited="1">Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types. <LI itxtvisited="1">Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files. <LI itxtvisited="1">Press the Apply button and then the OK button and shutdown My Computer. Now Windows Vista is configured to show all hidden files. B. Go here C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Roaming\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009\ and delete the settings folder That should stop the parsing error from showing up. I'm assuming you already downloaded it based on your post but if you haven't the suggested remedy for frequent parsing errors is to download Microsoft XML Parser latest version. Do a search as I'm sure links have been posted before (alternatively try google). Game already running Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Delete), click the Processes tab, locate the fm.exe process, highlight it and click 'End Process'. You can ignore the stability warnings etc. and press OK. Then start FM again. Hopefully this works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledieu Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hopefully this works. I just start at the Vista bit mate? Im not much of a computer wizz as im sure you can tell:o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just follow the instructions carefully: I can't play the game due to an XML parsing error If you have a shortcut on your desktop you can do the following: Right-click on the FM shortcut. Choose "Properties" from the pop-up menu. In the "Target" field, add the --reset_preferences command line option after "fm.exe", so it should look like this:"C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009\fm.exe" --reset_preferences Press OK and then try to run the game as normal, using the shortcut. You'll want to remove the command after you run the game, as otherwise it will continue to reset your preferences every time you launch. If you don't have a shortcut you can make one and then perform the instructions on the shortcut you've made. If you purchased and installed the game through Steam you should be able to find the fm.exe in the following directory:C:/Program Files/Steam/SteamApps/Common/Football Manager 2009/ If you purchased and installed the game from a boxed DVD copy you should be able to find the fm.exe in the following directory:C:/Program Files/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2009/ Other XML Errors First of all you need to turn on hidden files and folders. Go to My Computer and at the top select 'Tools' the 'Folder Options'. The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders' Delete the following folder: XP: C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009\settings Vista: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009\settings This may solve some issues regarding the XML Errors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledieu Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Cheers mate. Worked on the demo. Bought the game, went to install it, and then when I typed in the product code this message came up... "Activated on 1/18/2009 3:41:52 PM" Bought the game new:confused: Whats the crack there then??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrazT Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Where did you buy the game from- disc or download- Check out the Activations Issues threads with links at the very top of the forum for help with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledieu Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Where did you buy the game from- disc or download-Check out the Activations Issues threads with links at the very top of the forum for help with this. A GAME store!!! Its proper like!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The fact you are getting defensive over it is going to raise suspicion... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledieu Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 The fact you are getting defensive over it is going to raise suspicion... How am I getting defensive???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-evo Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Does it work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledieu Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Does it work? Nope still no luck mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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