please help

[bangerzdamanc]

im having trouble with my football manager.
every time i go to play a game it goes into it then i can go on for a while and it exits and says

XML parsing error!

not well-formed (invalid token) at line 1 of 2d speed.xml

ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling

any ideas please help

[CrashOverride]

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/