Graphics card updated while Steam was active - Now FM wont load

While playing FM my laptop installed an update to my graphics card causing the game to stop working and me having to shut down the laptop. Now when I try to launch FM I get the error message 'Error: Cannot run game: Failed to set up graphics system'.

I read in the FM11 FAQ thread a warning not to update anything while steam is active. How can I now undo the damage done?

Many thanks in advance for your help

You may need to reinstall it from Steam that should theoretically fix any issues. And you will not lose your saves. I am presuming you downloaded the game from Steam? If not maybe still uninstall then reinstall.

Good Luck

K

I'd just run the installer for the latest graphics card driver again, without anything else running, then reboot. Something likely failed to update properly as it was in use while the game was open.

Erase FM cache and reinstall the graphics driver , your lucky your pc didn't crash

Thanks for the replies, il try them when I get home.

How do erase the FM cache? Thanks

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. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.

4. Go to the “Football Manager 2011” Folder.

5. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Click “Start”

2. Click your username on the start Menu

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

4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder

5. Go to the “Football Manager 2011” Folder.

6. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.