freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Please help, I'm not a computer whiz so please excuse my ignorance. I have downloaded the demo but nothing happens when I run it. When I then try it again it comes up with the above error message. When I view the task manager there is nothing there! I have followed all the guidlines and FAQ's and the same thing happens again. Please can someone help me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Neil Brock Posted October 7, 2011 Administrators Share Posted October 7, 2011 Have you read this post and the link it provides? - http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/276641-Football-Manager-2012-Demo-FAQ-Technical-and-STEAM-Issues?p=7131862&viewfull=1#post7131862 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Stp 5 of the below - there is no option for me to do this, the only things on there are Compatabilty Mode, Display Settings and Input Settings, there is no option to show settings for all users Compatibility Mode Please ensure that Steam is not set to use Compatibility features: 1.Browse to your Steam installation (Usually C:\Program Files\Steam\) 2.Right click on Steam.exe, choose Properties. 3.Click on the Compatibility tab. 4.Uncheck any boxes that are checked, and click Apply. 5.Then, click the "Show settings for all users" button. 6.Again, make sure none of these boxes are checked, and click Ok. 7.Click Ok to close any open dialog boxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 your using a netbook right? do this 1 go to FM 2012 demo on your game library 2-right click on it and select properties 3-select set launch options 4 put this there : " -small_screen -windowed " without the " 5- try starting the game now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 No desktop, I gave it a go though and still no luck. Still nothing comes up but steam account says I've been playing it for hours!!! Where is it?????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Wakeford Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 If you launch task manager you should see fm.exe open. Kill that process and try launching it again and see if that helps. It might have failed to launch properly for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Nothing in task manager, I've just found out that AVG is on my computer and I didnt even know (I'm rubbish with computers) I have listed fm and steam on the exceptions so hopefully this will work. Not really sure what I am doing but I will re-boot and try it. I'll let you know how I get on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 I got all excited then, but still the same problem. I know you guys are probaly getting fed up with me now but I really dont know what I'm doing wrong Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooman2279 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I had the same problem and all I had to do was end the fm.exe task within task manager. If that doesn't work then I honestly don't know what the issue is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Nothing shows in the task manager though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 this issue hapened last year with netbooks it seems it spread to the desktops have you tried simply rebooting your pc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yeah I've tried a few times but with no luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 what was the general diagnoses last year? Will it be playable still? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 last year it happened on netbooks , the netbook skin fixed the issue :/ i will see what i can remember this is very odd issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 is there anything i can do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazza Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Restart the PC and try again? that will kill the process and hoprfully get you into the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 thanks Aim_Less, I'm gonna have to go now, but please leave any tips or advice for me and I'll check tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for their comments - hopefully I won't have the same problems when the full game comes out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've rebooted a few times - no luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Nicholls Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I am having the same problem and can only play in online mode. If i try to put steam in offline mode and start the game then it just shows game loading then goes back to my desktop!!! Hope this isn't a sign of things to come. EDIT: Was trying to launch it from demo icon, on desktop, rather than through steam. Go to Steam, change to offline mode, then launch demo from Steam and your able to play offline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've wiped my harddrive and reinstalled windows and I'm still having the same problem. Been trying for two days now. Please help me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've got football/championship manager since the first release and never had a problem before. I've tried every possible solution and wasted two days. I'm unfortunately giving up now, I've got no patience left! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nath_wfc Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Have you looked in the processes on the task manager? It won't be in applications Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 he did that , i am still trying to find what is happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi Aim_Less I post my dxdiag on the bugs forum. Neil Brock (SI) helped me out loads, as you have. Turns out all I needed to do was shut down my computer so the game was not running in the background somewhere, turn back on, then download updated graphics card drivers from the link Neil gave me and hey presto - the game runs great. Thanks to everyone who tried to help me, especially Aim_Less and Neil. Now it's time to catch up on some gameplay! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Apologies too if this is a basic thing, I honestly had no clue what I was doing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Glad its working for you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artyom Manin Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 your using a netbook right?do this 1 go to FM 2012 demo on your game library 2-right click on it and select properties 3-select set launch options 4 put this there : " -small_screen -windowed " without the " 5- try starting the game now i had the same issue (no application running, only the process) on my netbook and adding that parameters helped me to launch the game in 'visible' mode, but unfortunately, after the intro passes the games disappears just checked on intel website, i have the latest drivers for my intel 945 any idea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 there is an issue with intel graphics SI is looking into it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosl123 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 there is an issue with intel graphics SI is looking into it Hi experiencing the same problem too.. tried every tips u guys gave but still cant load :( using netbook btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim_Less Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Netbooks are not supported their low screen resolution causes problems . you can wait for the netbook skin . but so far for the demo netbooks cant run it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosl123 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 netbook skin??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasilli07 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 netbook skin??? I answered your question back in hwz. Check it there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artbirdro Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi Aim_LessI post my dxdiag on the bugs forum. Neil Brock (SI) helped me out loads, as you have. Turns out all I needed to do was shut down my computer so the game was not running in the background somewhere, turn back on, then download updated graphics card drivers from the link Neil gave me and hey presto - the game runs great. Thanks to everyone who tried to help me, especially Aim_Less and Neil. Now it's time to catch up on some gameplay! Hi everyone, I'm having the same problem with the error saying the game is already running. Can you please post the link the the download patches Neil Brock posted as I can't seem to find them. Many thanks Arthur Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingy85 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi, I have FM2011 which runs smoothly on my Acer Aspire. I have just downloaded the new FM 2012 demo and when I load it I get 4 different coloured screens running like a slideshow and a message stating that there is an issue with the resolution I am running. I have looked into this and I appear to be running the recommended resolutions, any ideas?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPompey Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Look at system processes and kill a likely erroneous FM exe thats running and then retry. I've ad this and it appears when you first launch the game but alt-tab to something else not coming back in time to select start/load etc If my tip above doesn't work then logoff and logon without a reboot (likely much quicker) Let me know what you find works if you recreate the issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobBRFC Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I was having the same problem, for me it just took a while for the game to load, thats all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nghoops Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I bought fm today and am getting the same error message. when i go to play the game, nothing comes up but it is running somewhere. can someone help please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazz Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I have also just got the game and having the same error will not play on line or off line getting very angry with it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakydancin Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Post your dxdiag on the bugs forum (there will be an explanation on how to do this somewhere on the forum - if not sure just ask - I cant remeber how to do it sorry!) and one of the SI guys will look into it for you. If it is your drivers that need updating they will post the correct link you need to do this. Good Luck guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbugeater Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm having the same issue. Error: Football Manager is already running. I've tried all suggestions including uninstall/reinstall of steam and fm 2012. Is a patch or something forthcoming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM_player Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 try this: Ctrl-Alt-Delete go to process right-click in fm 2012 finish process Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpne78 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I am having the same issue can anybody help please, Also does the new patch fix this issue??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbugeater Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I updated my video driver and now it worked. I would try that if you're having trouble. Thank you for your help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddielou23 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 PLEASE HELP ME...... i keep getting error football manager is already running y is this??? where can i get free video driver downloads??? please help this is driving me mad!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Details here: http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/279162-Football-Manager-2012-*OFFICIAL*-FAQ?p=7184728&viewfull=1#post7184728 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddielou23 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 is this graphics card good enough..................nvidia ge force9200m ge it used 2 work but seemed 2 stop overnight help!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajacied Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Same problem here, when I try to start Fm it does what it normally does but FM doesnt start. So when I try it again it gives the well known error; Error: Football Manager is already running. I tried everything but is just wont start up, I'm getting really pissed so please anybody help me. The Editor gives the same problem... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedas Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 So, somebody resolve the problem ? It's really annoying from Valve and SI... What's the shitt is that seriously ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedas Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Details here:http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/279162-Football-Manager-2012-*OFFICIAL*-FAQ?p=7184728&viewfull=1#post7184728 Sorry Matt but your trick is completely worthless. I can't understand why Sega is unable to resolve this crap. What are you doing ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt ex SEGA Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 If you're happy to give me a bit more info about the error you're getting I'll be happy to try and help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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