Football Manager Error Vista PLEASE HELP

hi guys i just picked this up today from my local game i installed it looking forward to playing it when just before the in game menus i get an error which says

Not well formed (invalid token) at line 1 of last_saved_game.xml

As you can imagine im rather upset considering i purchased it today and was looking forward to playing it!!

If you lot can help me resolve the issue quickly that would be great,

I appreciate your time and help

Regards Jamie.

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/
  

Aditionally, because it is really starting to bug me now:

http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=54897

Aditionally, because it is really starting to bug me now:

http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=54897

Face it Les Girondins, that's not going to stop people from not searching before making threads. Wish it would though, these forums are a mess :o