Not loading match engine(game shuts down)

Ive seen this problem occur quite often with other users but have now experienced it myself but im not sure if it is the same exact problem.

so this is the problem that occurs when football manager is trying to load the match engine

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

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

Watching in overview (not 2d or 3d)

If anyone has experienced the same problem or someone from SI can help it will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Have you tried either of these solutions from the known issues thread?

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

First of all you need to turn on hidden files and folders. Go to My Computer and at the top select 'Tools' the 'Folder Options'. The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

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

Ive seen this problem occur quite often with other users but have now experienced it myself but im not sure if it is the same exact problem.

so this is the problem that occurs when football manager is trying to load the match engine

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

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

Watching in overview (not 2d or 3d)

If anyone has experienced the same problem or someone from SI can help it will be appreciated.

Thanks.

I had this problem tried different things I then changed my screen resolution to what stated on back of game box 1024x768 and haven't had this problem since