Tried to install via Steam...

Apologies if there is a thread this should go in, have looked around but can't find an answer.

Basically, I got the game delivered today, I tried at first to install via steam, however when I click install, it starts to install (the green bar starts to move) then it stops with the message saying 'Installing' I then leave it to install but the box closes on my computer, it sounds like it is still installing but I have left it for up to an hour with nothing.

I then tried to install it onto my computer without steam, the installation bar moved further but it asked me to insert my FM2009 disk, which I no longer have.

My laptop has Vista and is only a year and a bit old...not great on computers so could be missing something obvious.

Thanks in advance.

sorry, wish i can help but don't know hiw..

just move this thread up, might help ..

You're trying to install FM2011 and it's asking you for the 09 disk?

Yes, when I don't install it via steam.

Yes, when I don't install it via steam.

Sorry to keep posting but it's annoying me now, just want to play it!

try this for the offline install

On installing FM11 I get asked during install ‘Please Insert FM09 Disc’ - why is this?

For this you’ll need to delete your settings folder, as there’s a chance there’s old data left on your machine from a previous version, this can be done as described below:

First of all you need to turn on hidden files and folders.

XP:

My Computer

'Tools'

'Folder Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

My Computer

'Organize'

'Folder and Search Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

Once this is done, follow the instructions below:

Windows XP:

1. Open “My Computer”

2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\

3. Delete the “Sports Interactive” Folder.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Click “Start”

2. Click your username on the start Menu

3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”

4. Delete the “Sports Interactive” Folder

from http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/233554-Football-Manager-2011-FAQ

Try this:

http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/233554-Football-Manager-2011-FAQ?p=6066638&viewfull=1#post6066638

try this for the offline install

On installing FM11 I get asked during install ‘Please Insert FM09 Disc’ - why is this?

For this you’ll need to delete your settings folder, as there’s a chance there’s old data left on your machine from a previous version, this can be done as described below:

First of all you need to turn on hidden files and folders.

XP:

My Computer

'Tools'

'Folder Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

My Computer

'Organize'

'Folder and Search Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

Once this is done, follow the instructions below:

Windows XP:

1. Open “My Computer”

2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\

3. Delete the “Sports Interactive” Folder.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Click “Start”

2. Click your username on the start Menu

3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”

4. Delete the “Sports Interactive” Folder

from http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/233554-Football-Manager-2011-FAQ

Thanks, still not working though Still asks for FM2009. Any other ideas anyone?

Thanks, still not working though Still asks for FM2009. Any other ideas anyone?

Anybody? When I try via steam, it now flashes and says something about a desktop thing but flashes so quick I can't see.

Anybody? When I try via steam, it now flashes and says something about a desktop thing but flashes so quick I can't see.

Tried again, it said 'Installing Desktop' - the green bar went to the end then it just went off, there is nothing on my desktop.

Can you share some details about your PC spec please?

Can you share some details about your PC spec please?

How would I do that? Sorry, bit rubbish with things like this.

Start menu, run, dxdiag and tell us;

Operating system

Processor

Memory

DirectX version

That'll do for starters...

Start menu, run, dxdiag and tell us;

Operating system

Processor

Memory

DirectX version

That'll do for starters...

Now I'm being really thick, can't find run on the start menu on Vista, sorry.

Sorry - not ever used Vista, I think we may have to wait for a proper techy to provide some help...

Sorry - not ever used Vista, I think we may have to wait for a proper techy to provide some help...

Ok thanks, hopefully someone can help.

Add the key to steam and download the game?

Add the key to steam and download the game?

Think that's working Thanks a lot!!