XML Parsing Error

I selected my team ready for a match and when I click to play match I get an error message saying: 'not well-formed (invalid token) at line 1 of highlights.xml', when I click ok I get the same message but for speed.xml, I then get the messages once more each and then FM closes down, this is bugging me as I can no longer play the game, it appears to be since I installed the patch, any ideas?

I have tried deleting the cache and re-installing but to no avail, someone help please.

hey gary my names chris,

i have exactly the same problem as you are encountering and was wondering if you have found a solution to it, i would be grateful if you would be able to help!

thanks, chris

reset your preferences

Have you tried either of these solutions:

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

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

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