Known issues and solutions - FAQ

[TMmufc]

Hi all, I was just wondering, well, I have already installed FM 09 on my laptop via steam with no problems.

Now my friend wants to use it as well , but when i download steam, it says cannot contact the steam network.

Does anyone know how to fix this or is there a genuine problem with steam

[malcuk1976]

No offence guys but £40 for the game then downloading 2 patches, numerous dotnet fixes, graphics drivers etc and now i gotta download a Half a gig SDK file... its a software development kit for GAMES DESIGNERS!!! im on pay as you go internet £15 quid a month... theres gotta be an easier way to get this working.

[leviathanyus]

ı read about half of the topic and nobody answered this problem
AppName: fm.exe AppVer: 9.0.0.23544
ModName: fm.exe ModVer: 9.0.0.23544 Offset: 00c0e857
which because I can't play the game.
I am desperate... Somebody please help!
I've already installed directxsdk and .net framework's latest.

[air_putih]

i had download the patch with my steam..and after updating my patch,my latest saved game can't be play..it would load,but only around 20% and stopped for a minute and i would quit the program back to the windows and message says : "The saved game cannot be loaded"

and i can't run the steam unless i restart my computer..

what should i do ???

[scfc1986]

Originally Posted by scfc1986
please can somebody help me with my problem, i dont think i have seen it on here.

the game seems to be running ok but everytime i click on 3d match engine it just doesnt work properly, i keep gettin blue and grey patches over the pitch and can only see a tiny bit of the pitch.
iv had a new graphics card installed nvidia 512mb GEforce7600GT, more memory and my pc serviced, also downloaded all the direct x things.

iv also sent an email and got no reply its doing my head in now i bought the game the day it came out!!

please help
scfc1986



please can somebody help me with this problem

any help on this yet please?

[givens]

ok, i have downloaded the new patch, when i try to load the game it says, "not well-formed (invalid token) at line 1 of update-930.xml". i am using steam but have also tried loading the game via fm shortcut.

i have had nothing but trouble with this game, with errors like this appearing, also the game crashing constantly when playing and when trying to save a game. makes me sad lol as i have been an avid FM fan since the start.

[icecreamman]

Is anyone else having trouble downloading the patch from the forum? The same problem is happening for all platforms;
1) none of the bittorrent links are loading
2) rapidshare; the page loads, I click on the link for non-premium users, then wait the obligatory 130 seconds before commencing download. The only problem? I'm supposed to type in a three-letter code that is supposed to appear next to the "download" button. Numerous attempts over several days, but I can't download without being shown what three-letter code I need to enter.
Or am I the only person who hasn't already downloaded the 9.3 patch...

[Thrustrated fm owner!]

when i load my fm 09 it comes up with a window called sports interactive and stays blank (white) ive just resolved a other issue wich was a missing dll file wich i downloaded it is now just blank white screen on load up

[icecreamman]

Is anyone else having trouble downloading the patch from the forum? The same problem is happening for all platforms;

I notice someone updated the page with the list of links, removing the rapidshare links. However, the bittorent links are still not viewable.

[matts]

Hi

my first post on here. My football manager game, will not let me load my last game, saying The save game could not be loaded. And when i start a new game and want to save it, it says Save game failed "This game could not be saved".

I tried uninstalling steam and FM and reinstalling it but it still comes up the same! What can i/should i do, cause its really annoying

[Superowl90]

My FM09 was running fine until a yesterday.

when i try to start a new game or when i try to load an old save i get this :

a serious error was encountered and the application will now close

Here is a pic of the problem

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...wl90/ERROR.jpg

i am using the patched version as well and no luck

anyone know how to fix this ?

[matts]

Hi

my first post on here. My football manager game, will not let me load my last game, saying The save game could not be loaded. And when i start a new game and want to save it, it says Save game failed "This game could not be saved".

I tried uninstalling steam and FM and reinstalling it but it still comes up the same! What can i/should i do, cause its really annoying

Just to say i recently had steam, update my game to the newest version

[BestyBhoy]

HAPPNIN LADS MY GAME IS PRETTY MUCH FINE BUT ITS REALLY SLOWWWWWW HERES MY INFO CAN U TELL ME IF I NEED MORE RAM ECT ANY HELP WOULD B APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE


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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/6/2009, 14:22:03
Machine name: BESTY
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: P4M80P
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.33GHz
Memory: 446MB RAM
Page File: 429MB used, 1392MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: The file d3d9d.dll is a debug version, which will run slower than the retail version.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP
Manufacturer: VIA/S3G
Chip type: VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3344&SUBSYS_0CF0105B&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: vtdisp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0380 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/28/2007 10:44:20, 3573888 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: vtmini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 9/28/2007 10:44:26, 283008 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71FE6-7004-11CF-9772-FA2CA0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1106
Device ID: 0x3344
SubSys ID: 0x0CF0105B
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_0CF0105B&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6220 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/25/2007 16:37:16, 4027456 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 26, 24
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 26, 24
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6220 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/25/2007 16:37:16, 4027456 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1106, 0x3038
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 4736 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 24576 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 52736 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:34, 23040 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/3/2004 22:58:34, 23040 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider: IPX Adapter 1 - (00000000,0015584EFD4A)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider: IPX Adapter 2 - (00000000,001180CA47C6)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection 3 - IPv6 - fe80::211:80ff:feca:47c6
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface - IPv6 - fe80::ffff:ffff:fffd
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: 6to4 Tunneling Pseudo-Interface - IPv6 - 2002:5ceb:de78::5ceb:de78
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Automatic Tunneling Pseudo-Interface - IPv6 - fe80::5efe:
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection 3 - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 46.5 GB
Total Space: 74.1 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ExcelStor Technology J880

Drive: D:
Model: DVDRW IDE H16X
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 12:00:00, 49536 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: VIA CPU to AGP Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_B198&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&13C 0B0C5&1&08
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_7314&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&13C 0B0C5&1&07
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_4314&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&13C 0B0C5&1&04
Driver: n/a

Name: VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3344&SUBSYS_0CF0105B&REV_01\4&352 8C63D&0&0008
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\vtmini.sys, 6.14.0010.0380 (English), 9/28/2007 10:44:26, 283008 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\s3minset.exe, 2.00.0064.0730 (English), 7/31/2007 15:13:52, 200704 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\s3iset32.dll, 2.00.0064.0730 (English), 7/31/2007 15:13:54, 266240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtdisp.dll, 6.14.0010.0380 (English), 9/28/2007 10:44:20, 3573888 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\vticd.dll, 6.14.0010.0380 (English), 9/28/2007 10:45:54, 1900544 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTDspChs.hlp, 9/17/2007 14:20:12, 21467 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTDspCht.hlp, 9/17/2007 14:20:12, 22749 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTDspJpn.hlp, 9/17/2007 14:20:12, 22872 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTDspKor.hlp, 9/17/2007 14:20:12, 24036 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTDspWst.hlp, 9/17/2007 14:20:12, 235316 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTDspTha.hlp, 9/17/2007 14:20:12, 19340 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTDspWs2.hlp, 9/17/2007 14:20:12, 170362 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTGm2WST.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 142112 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTGm2CHS.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 17519 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTGm2CHT.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 17383 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTGm2JPN.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 16585 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTGm2KOR.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 19181 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTGm2Tha.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 18467 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTGm2Ws2.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 104488 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTin2wst.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 60988 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTin2chs.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 9303 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTin2cht.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 9760 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTin2jpn.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 9588 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTin2kor.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 10225 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTIn2Tha.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 8075 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTin2ws2.hlp, 9/10/2007 15:20:28, 49147 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTovlwst.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:04:00, 72478 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTovlchs.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:04:00, 10567 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTovlcht.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:04:00, 10523 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTovljpn.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:04:00, 10488 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTovlkor.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:04:00, 11350 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTOvlTha.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:04:00, 8679 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTOvlWs2.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:04:00, 50989 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTDisply.cfg, 9/17/2007 14:20:08, 63585 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTDispl2.cfg, 9/17/2007 14:20:08, 56619 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTDispl3.cfg, 9/17/2007 14:20:08, 52036 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTDisply.dll, 2.01.0037.0917 (English), 9/17/2007 14:20:02, 712704 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTGamma2.dll, 2.00.0050.0910 (English), 9/10/2007 15:19:56, 524288 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTGamma2.cfg, 9/10/2007 15:20:22, 50215 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTGama_2.cfg, 9/10/2007 15:20:22, 36546 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTInfo2.dll, 2.00.0063.0910 (English), 9/10/2007 15:19:56, 352256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTInfo2.cfg, 9/10/2007 15:20:22, 44076 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTovrlay.dll, 2.00.0055.0827 (English), 8/27/2007 19:03:20, 593920 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTovrlay.cfg, 8/27/2007 19:03:52, 59327 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTOvrly2.cfg, 8/27/2007 19:03:52, 34375 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe, 2.00.0008.0921 (English), 9/21/2006 16:36:18, 53248 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VModes.exe, 1.00.0005.0907 (English), 9/7/2007 10:49:58, 49152 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTrayp.exe, 2.00.0073.0827 (English), 8/27/2007 19:03:42, 200704 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTrayp.cfg, 8/27/2007 19:03:52, 51124 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTrayP2.cfg, 8/27/2007 19:03:52, 37162 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTtpwst.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:03:56, 105855 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTTPChs.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:03:56, 14728 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTTPCht.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:03:56, 14410 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTTPJpn.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:03:56, 13602 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTTPKor.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:03:56, 16213 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTTPTha.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:03:56, 11042 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\VTTPWs2.hlp, 8/27/2007 19:03:56, 88693 bytes


THERES MORE LOL ASK IF U NEED IT BUT THAT SHOULD DO IT.

[manukillie]

I don't have the time to look through 50 pages with problems to see if it has mine.

But mines has been running perfectly up until yesterday when i tried to open it and it come up with SI Activator has stopped working.

Can anybody please help me out with this!

The game was perfect up until then, the best yet IMO but due to the lack of bugs errors etc then people havent been able to get the best out of it.

[RickH]

HAPPNIN LADS MY GAME IS PRETTY MUCH FINE BUT ITS REALLY SLOWWWWWW HERES MY INFO CAN U TELL ME IF I NEED MORE RAM ECT ANY HELP WOULD B APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE


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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/6/2009, 14:22:03
Machine name: BESTY
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: P4M80P
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.33GHz
Memory: 446MB RAM
Page File: 429MB used, 1392MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

.................[ shortened quote ]


THERES MORE LOL ASK IF U NEED IT BUT THAT SHOULD DO IT.

I would suggest that increasing your memory would be a good place to start

[BestyBhoy]

I would suggest that increasing your memory would be a good place to start

HOW DO I DO THAT ? CAN I DO IT ON MY COMPUTER OR DO I NEED TO BUY SOMETHING ?? ANY 1 HELP PLZ THANKS IN ADVANCE

[BestyBhoy]

changed virtual memory no diffrence made any other ideas ppl ? ta

[icecreamman]

I'm reposting because I notice that the post with the links has been updated, but the issue is unresolved.
For the page with the links for the 9.3.0 patch:
1) none (0) of the bittorrent links load.
2) Rapidshare - after the obligatory 130s wait for non-paying users, the link says "please enter [?] here..." Well the [?] never loads, so the upgrade can't be downloaded without entering whatever letters that unloaded icon has.

[Mike.83]

Hi.

I built my friend a new PC yesterday, and he took it home. He installed FM2009 through steam this morning, excited to play it.

Anyways, he's getting an error when trying to start through steam, telling him the game has to be shut down. When trying to start the game manually (navigating on his PC to where its installed and starting it, he gets an d3dx9_37.dll error. But its not saying the DLL file is missing...here is a screenshot of the error.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...2009/error.jpg

He is running Vista Home Premium, 64bit version.

We've tried reinstalling DirectX and it didn't help at all.

[Blaze]

This is incredibly frustrating and stupid. I purchased my copy of WWSM 09 via digital download, then tried to update it only to find out that it kept asking for the disc. Came back on the site and found out that I needed to download the eSeller version. Now when i try to go back to RapidShare it says i've reached my limit for downloads and can't try again. Why aren't the downloads available on Sega's site? Why does it have to be soo complicated to download a simple file? On top of that the other links that are listed don't work. Why do we need to be scammed? Why do you have to go to a 3rd party vendor that charges to get your patch? This seems incredibly unprofessional. I paid for my game, I would like to play it, and i'm entitled to patch files.

[RDXCougar8173]

changed virtual memory no diffrence made any other ideas ppl ? ta

try getting service pack3 see if that helps

[BestyBhoy]

try getting service pack3 see if that helps

ill try that mate cheers. im starting to think its ram i need, because when fm 09 is open my computer useage is between 90 and 100 mostly 100, so when i click continue it loads really slow but if i minimize the game my computer useage goes really low then the game has loaded when i maximize it only thing i can think of is more ram if so am gne back to fm 2008 n just update it fully pimpd out lmao

[Neil Brock]

This is incredibly frustrating and stupid. I purchased my copy of WWSM 09 via digital download, then tried to update it only to find out that it kept asking for the disc. Came back on the site and found out that I needed to download the eSeller version. Now when i try to go back to RapidShare it says i've reached my limit for downloads and can't try again. Why aren't the downloads available on Sega's site? Why does it have to be soo complicated to download a simple file? On top of that the other links that are listed don't work. Why do we need to be scammed? Why do you have to go to a 3rd party vendor that charges to get your patch? This seems incredibly unprofessional. I paid for my game, I would like to play it, and i'm entitled to patch files.

The non-Rapidshare links to the digital download patch can be found in this thread - http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=107986

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[BestyBhoy]

nbrocky hey m8, see 2 posts up can you confirm ill need more ram or have u got a cheeky wee idea that might make it work lol ?

[Neil Brock]

My FM09 was running fine until a yesterday.

when i try to start a new game or when i try to load an old save i get this :

a serious error was encountered and the application will now close

Here is a pic of the problem

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...wl90/ERROR.jpg

i am using the patched version as well and no luck

anyone know how to fix this ?

Have you added any custom graphics or skins to your game? Also are you using a custom database? I would suggest deleting your settings folder and seeing if this helps:

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'

Windows XP:
1. Open “My Computer”
2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\
3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.
4. Delete the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.


Wndows Vista:
1. Click “Start”
2. Click your username on the start Menu
3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”
4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder
5. Delete the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[Neil Brock]

nbrocky hey m8, see 2 posts up can you confirm ill need more ram or have u got a cheeky wee idea that might make it work lol ?

The amount of Ram you have is fine, however both your processor and graphics card aren't fantastic which may be causing issues with the game. What I would suggest is making sure you aren't running any other programs when playing FM, and selecting a low amount of leagues and a smallish database when playing.

I would also suggest running a virus scan on your computer just to make sure you've not got any nasties making your system perform badly. Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[Neil Brock]

Hi.

I built my friend a new PC yesterday, and he took it home. He installed FM2009 through steam this morning, excited to play it.

Anyways, he's getting an error when trying to start through steam, telling him the game has to be shut down. When trying to start the game manually (navigating on his PC to where its installed and starting it, he gets an d3dx9_37.dll error. But its not saying the DLL file is missing...here is a screenshot of the error.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...2009/error.jpg

He is running Vista Home Premium, 64bit version.

We've tried reinstalling DirectX and it didn't help at all.

I would suggest reading the article found here - http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findby..._37dll-dll.htm

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[Neil Brock]

when i load my fm 09 it comes up with a window called sports interactive and stays blank (white) ive just resolved a other issue wich was a missing dll file wich i downloaded it is now just blank white screen on load up

It may be worth deleting your cache files as described below, let me know how you get on. Thanks.

How to delete your Cache files

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'

Windows XP:
1. Open “My Computer”
2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\
3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.
4. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.
5. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.

Wndows Vista:
1. Click “Start”
2. Click your username on the start Menu
3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”
4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder
5. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.
6. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.

[BestyBhoy]

The amount of Ram you have is fine, however both your processor and graphics card aren't fantastic which may be causing issues with the game. What I would suggest is making sure you aren't running any other programs when playing FM, and selecting a low amount of leagues and a smallish database when playing.

I would also suggest running a virus scan on your computer just to make sure you've not got any nasties making your system perform badly. Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

ive usually got about 40 processes running but to be hoinest i dont know what to stop running lol, ive scanned my computer had a virus and few spyware but once i got rid of them it didnt make no diffrence. my computer useage just now is 35 % im downloading a few things. but if i was 2 open fm right now it would hit a 100 % and wont move. will service pack 3 help or is that just pointless? the things i have running just now dont take up any computer useage there all normally at 0 untill the fm 09 bad boy starts up, im totally clued man lol might go back to fm 08 and just pimp it out lol, even though i want 09 to work lol also see how u said my processor and graphics card aren't fantastic can i download newer ones anywere?

[Neil Brock]

ive usually got about 40 processes running but to be hoinest i dont know what to stop running lol, ive scanned my computer had a virus and few spyware but once i got rid of them it didnt make no diffrence. my computer useage just now is 35 % im downloading a few things. but if i was 2 open fm right now it would hit a 100 % and wont move. will service pack 3 help or is that just pointless? the things i have running just now dont take up any computer useage there all normally at 0 untill the fm 09 bad boy starts up, im totally clued man lol might go back to fm 08 and just pimp it out lol, even though i want 09 to work lol also see how u said my processor and graphics card aren't fantastic can i download newer ones anywere?

Unfortunately it's not that simple, your system actually needs new parts to run FM09 quicker. I would suggest updating your graphics card, but that won't help with processing speed. FM is quite an intensive game for memory and processing, and if your system cannot handle it, then unfortunately you'll have to upgrade.

[BestyBhoy]

Unfortunately it's not that simple, your system actually needs new parts to run FM09 quicker. I would suggest updating your graphics card, but that won't help with processing speed. FM is quite an intensive game for memory and processing, and if your system cannot handle it, then unfortunately you'll have to upgrade.

i thought so lol,im just gonna go back to fm 08 and just update it ect, anyway thanks to every1 who tried to help me appreciate it and good luck to other ppl who are haveing problems anyhoo am off to pimp out fm 08 lmao thanks and goodbye

[Mike.83]

I would suggest reading the article found here - http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findby..._37dll-dll.htm

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

Just had a look at it, and I don't get any of the errors listed.

FM doesn't say the dll file is missing, it says it "is either not designed to run on windows or contains an error." As shown in my screenshot.

I've tried reinstalling DirextX9, updating it, and manually replacing the dll giving the error with no success

[Neil Brock]

Just had a look at it, and I don't get any of the errors listed.

FM doesn't say the dll file is missing, it says it "is either not designed to run on windows or contains an error." As shown in my screenshot.

I've tried reinstalling DirextX9, updating it, and manually replacing the dll giving the error with no success

Yeah I'm aware it's not missing but it's clearly faulty and needs replacing. I would suggest trying all the five steps listed in that link (although you've probably tried a few of them from what you've said.) Again let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[Neil Brock]

ok, i have downloaded the new patch, when i try to load the game it says, "not well-formed (invalid token) at line 1 of update-930.xml". i am using steam but have also tried loading the game via fm shortcut.

i have had nothing but trouble with this game, with errors like this appearing, also the game crashing constantly when playing and when trying to save a game. makes me sad lol as i have been an avid FM fan since the start.

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

[BestyBhoy]

nbrocky m8 am back lmao, i got my fm 08 up an running ect added all the graphics ect but when i used the database editor to make man city rich and do the transfers,i went to start the game and man citys funds wer just okay and they wer worth like 60 million why is it changeing on its own any ideas man ? cheers

[Neil Brock]

What did you save your edited database as? To be honest the best area to ask about editing issues is the Editors Hideaway, most your questions can be searched and found there. Let me know how you get on. Thanks.

[BestyBhoy]

just saved it as v1 m8, al try there cheers man

[Mike.83]

Ok, I think my last problem may be fixed, however, I can't activate the game. I followed the instructions in this thread: http://www.community.sigames.com/sho...nnect+internet

and get this error:
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8216/newerror.jpg

[craig_cab10]

i have this problem (The installation of Football Manager 2009 is finished, but some errors occurred during the install. Please see the installation log for details)
what do i do

i also get that problem, ive checked out the installation log and ive searched the error in which the problem doesn't play probably and ive found it.

Custom Action: com.sigames.InstallAnywhere.WindowsGameExplorer
Status: ERROR
what does that mean????

[Neil Brock]

Ok, I think my last problem may be fixed, however, I can't activate the game. I followed the instructions in this thread: http://www.community.sigames.com/sho...nnect+internet

and get this error:
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8216/newerror.jpg

The first link is dead here, could you please clarify the instructions you followed so I can look into it? Thanks.

[dan583]

Hi, I installed the game and registered it and it all seemed to be going well. When i try and start the game it wont load up, I just get a message saying FM2009 has encountered an error and needs to close, any work you have not saved may be lost. There are no error codes but the message is identicle to the message that you get on internet explorer when that crashes if anyone is familiar with it. Any help appreciated, Thanks.

[ryans kool]

hi. i played this game on my old laptop and it ran fine. on steam btw. i now have a new laptop, and when i type in the product key it says, "it would appear what you have attempted to enter is not a valid unlock , to purchase an unlock key please visit sigames.com", now it is valid cause it worked on my old laptop but it doesnt on my new laptop. i got a new laptop because my old 1 broke and i cant get on it. i say this because i wonder whether i have to delete fm 09 on my old one. if i do have to do this, as i cant get on 2 my old 1, will i have to buy the game again?

THANKS IN ADVANCE.

[Neil Brock]

Hi, I installed the game and registered it and it all seemed to be going well. When i try and start the game it wont load up, I just get a message saying FM2009 has encountered an error and needs to close, any work you have not saved may be lost. There are no error codes but the message is identicle to the message that you get on internet explorer when that crashes if anyone is familiar with it. Any help appreciated, Thanks.

It may be worth deleting your cache and making sure you have the 9.3 patch installed. The patch for the PC boxed version can be downloaded from links found in this thread - http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=106355

To delete your cache do the following:

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'

Windows XP:
1. Open “My Computer”
2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\
3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.
4. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.
5. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.

Wndows Vista:
1. Click “Start”
2. Click your username on the start Menu
3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”
4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder
5. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.
6. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.

If this fails to work it may be worth completely reinstalling the game. Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[Neil Brock]

hi. i played this game on my old laptop and it ran fine. on steam btw. i now have a new laptop, and when i type in the product key it says, "it would appear what you have attempted to enter is not a valid unlock , to purchase an unlock key please visit sigames.com", now it is valid cause it worked on my old laptop but it doesnt on my new laptop. i got a new laptop because my old 1 broke and i cant get on it. i say this because i wonder whether i have to delete fm 09 on my old one. if i do have to do this, as i cant get on 2 my old 1, will i have to buy the game again?

THANKS IN ADVANCE.

No you certainly won't have to buy the game again. Check the following link to make sure you are entering the correct code: - http://keylookup.fm2009.softanchorinsight.com/

Try to register again, if you continue to have issues I would suggest looking here: http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=65715

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[ryans kool]

Cheers i think my product key works now but when you type your product key in you press next(right), when i press next it ses , "sending activation request" then after it says " were sorry, but this installation of fm 09 certificate could not be activated for the following reason: the application was unable to connect to internet, please check your connection, for help visit sigames", i av checked my connection and it is fine so god knows what the problem is,

cheers in advance

[Neil Brock]

If you check that second link I provided it states a solution to the 'not connected to the Internet' problem. Again let me know how you get on. Thanks.

[ryans kool]

i have disabled my firewall which is the only internet blocker i think but it still says the same thing,

any other things to try?

ta in advance

[ryans kool]

btw im not the admin user in a normal user so if i login as admin would i be able to do it(install it)

[ryans kool]

please help, this is doing my head in, its back to the problem of my 1st post about the product key, n i also cant get on2 the next bit of the installation process as it says the message in my 2nd post,

thank you

[dan583]

It may be worth deleting your cache and making sure you have the 9.3 patch installed. The patch for the PC boxed version can be downloaded from links found in this thread - http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=106355

To delete your cache do the following:

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'

Windows XP:
1. Open “My Computer”
2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\
3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.
4. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.
5. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.

Wndows Vista:
1. Click “Start”
2. Click your username on the start Menu
3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”
4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder
5. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.
6. Delete the 'cache' Folder found inside here.

If this fails to work it may be worth completely reinstalling the game. Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I deleted the cache and still get the same message. Have un-installed and then re-installed and still wont work. Any ideas? Do you know the error message i mean or do you want me to show you what it is? Thanks.

[dan583]

Done it now. Installed that patch 9.3 and then it came up with an error message saying something about the graphics. Followed some instructions on here, downloaded something from windows and it works now. Thanks for your help.

[Neil Brock]

Glad to hear dan, any other issues please don't hesitate to get in touch. Thanks.

[Neil Brock]

please help, this is doing my head in, its back to the problem of my 1st post about the product key, n i also cant get on2 the next bit of the installation process as it says the message in my 2nd post,

thank you

Have you downloaded and tried running the fix as suggested in that link? Let me know either way, thanks.

[Funbags]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z..._str/games.png
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z..._str/skins.png

can anyone explain to me how to fix this and yes they are in the right folders

[craig_cab10]

Marc,
the game loads perfectly and everything is fine until it comes to my first match, and as soon as i try to make a substitution the game crashes and a message comes up saying that a file has been created in the fm09 folder. this folder is a crash dumps folder and the files that are in there all read "FM 2009 v9.1.0.26064". after that comes up, the game automatically shut it's self down

hey, i also get that problem, ive uninstalled the game, exchanged it for new one, installed it and it still shows the same error on my screen.... i don't know what to do, can anyone help???

[Neil Brock]

hey, i also get that problem, ive uninstalled the game, exchanged it for new one, installed it and it still shows the same error on my screen.... i don't know what to do, can anyone help???

You need to install the latest patch, these can be found via this link - http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php?t=106355

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[Welshman87]

Having problems installing game

Installer UI Mode Error

Installer User Interface Mode Not Supported

Unable to load and to prepare the the installer in GUI mode

i've updated my graphics cards and the specs on my pc are more then capable of running the game... i dont understand why it wont work as the demo worked fine help wud be much appreciated

[basquewolf]

Hi i am three quarters thru my second dseaon and i am suddenly getting this message
XML PARSING ERROR!
not well formed (invalid token) at line 1 of profile0 .xml

help please

[craig_cab10]

hi, please check out post no #4939. can anyone help?

[startom]

Ive got the mac boxed version and patched to 9.0.3. half way through the 1st season it stated my game needed activating after having the game from release day without any activation prompts what so ever. I entered the keycode on the back of my manual and it states

"The serial number validation failed. Please ensure you entered the correct serial number. Key is incorrect length"

any help......???PLEASE

[yoyohendo]

Posted this in the technical section but there seems to be more activity in here:

I see there are a couple of threads that sound similar but everything that has been recommended hasnt worked.

Ive tried full manual uninstall, cache, updated java and .net etc to no avail.

This is the error im getting on startup:



It was working yesterday but all of a sudden not today.

Please help, im on the couch for 4 more weeks due to a knee recon - this game is keeping me partially sane!

I have tried reinstalling from the cd and also downloaded from steam but both had the same error

[Neil Brock]

Hi i am three quarters thru my second dseaon and i am suddenly getting this message
XML PARSING ERROR!
not well formed (invalid token) at line 1 of profile0 .xml

help please

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

[Neil Brock]

Ive got the mac boxed version and patched to 9.0.3. half way through the 1st season it stated my game needed activating after having the game from release day without any activation prompts what so ever. I entered the keycode on the back of my manual and it states

"The serial number validation failed. Please ensure you entered the correct serial number. Key is incorrect length"

any help......???PLEASE

Try entering your code here to see if it's correct: - http://keylookup.fm2009.softanchorinsight.com/

Let us know, thanks.

[startom]

i have entered it and it still says incorrect. had to delete and reinstall both the game and the patch... only9.0.2 as 9.0.3 still requires activation. (

[ScottyRFC9]

First post here!

Been trying constantly to get this to work. I first encountered the "Graphics system" problem and i followed the instructions and that was sorted.

Now it was running up and i was getting all excited lol then it says Football Manager is running dangerously low on memory. it then shuts down.

I have tried freeing up disk space etc but i have 20g or more space?? I am not techinical with the runnings of a computer. What else can i do??

PLEASE HELP ITS DRIVING ME MAD!

[CFC1983]

Wonder if someone could give me some help.

I installed fm09 back in november through steam and it worked fine apart from a little bit slow during the game. I recently got a new laptop which is in windows vista so i wanted to install the disc on the new laptop, i tried through steam first and it installed but an error message come up saying 'couldn't install steam library'? or something like that, so i unistalled it and tried through unloc and it installs fine but once i start the game and come to my first game and it freezes and goes back to my desktop, i can reload it from where i last saved it but freezes again and goes back to the desktop.

Can someone just help me out, i would prefer to run it through steam but not too bothered if have to go through the other one.

Many Thanks

[Neil Brock]

First post here!

Been trying constantly to get this to work. I first encountered the "Graphics system" problem and i followed the instructions and that was sorted.

Now it was running up and i was getting all excited lol then it says Football Manager is running dangerously low on memory. it then shuts down.

I have tried freeing up disk space etc but i have 20g or more space?? I am not techinical with the runnings of a computer. What else can i do??

PLEASE HELP ITS DRIVING ME MAD!

How much Ram does your system have? What are you system specs? Also when did it crash? Was it at the very start or after you loaded up the game and started? Let me know, thanks.

[Neil Brock]

Wonder if someone could give me some help.

I installed fm09 back in november through steam and it worked fine apart from a little bit slow during the game. I recently got a new laptop which is in windows vista so i wanted to install the disc on the new laptop, i tried through steam first and it installed but an error message come up saying 'couldn't install steam library'? or something like that, so i unistalled it and tried through unloc and it installs fine but once i start the game and come to my first game and it freezes and goes back to my desktop, i can reload it from where i last saved it but freezes again and goes back to the desktop.

Can someone just help me out, i would prefer to run it through steam but not too bothered if have to go through the other one.

Many Thanks

I would suggest completely uninstalling both Steam and Football Manager. Also when deleting FM also delete the following folder:

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'

Windows XP:
1. Open “My Computer”
2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\
3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.
4. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder, and delete it

Wndows Vista:
1. Click “Start”
2. Click your username on the start Menu
3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”
4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder
5. Go to the “Football Manager 2009” Folder and delete it

[Neil Brock]

i have entered it and it still says incorrect. had to delete and reinstall both the game and the patch... only9.0.2 as 9.0.3 still requires activation. (

Delete the following folder then try again:

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'

Windows XP:
1. Open “My Computer”
2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\
3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.
4. Go to and delete the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.


Wndows Vista:
1. Click “Start”
2. Click your username on the start Menu
3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”
4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder
5. Go to and delete the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

[ScottyRFC9]

How much Ram does your system have? What are you system specs? Also when did it crash? Was it at the very start or after you loaded up the game and started? Let me know, thanks.

248mb of RAM

Thats obviously a problem!

[steve_newport]

i have a problem... my game has given up and died... worked fine until the other day, so instead of crying i installed the latest patch, which caused it just to crash and display a loading symbol in the corner after the opening credits then quits out... then i though, i will empty the cache etc and reinstall and everything all over... no luck there.


are there any fixes to this or has anyone using a mac experienced anything like that?

thanks

[stothy]

Ok so I deleted the settings folder to solve the XML error but now it's left me with another error

'Load Game

'The save game could not be loaded

Help!

[hulmebantam]

My FM09 has started to minimize immediately on launch now, regardless of where I launch this from, and then cannot access it at all. Been working fine for over four months until now.

I have tried launching it through Steam, from a desktop short cut, from the program files etc etc

Anyone else with this problem and know how to solve it ?

[ridiniho]

I can't play the game due to an XML parsing error i have tried the solutions but the game still dont work any other way to fix it please

[Chochip]

Ok. this is weird. I had activated my game through uniloc. I played the game yesterday without any problems. In fact, I played the game without problems for months now. But just today, when I try to load it up, it suddenly asked me to activate the game again!
So I was like WTH, then tried my serial key, but of course it said that code is already activated....
So what's going on with this?
Fix it or I want my money back.

[FMarg]

I buy the game for Steam a long time ago, and i play without problems but now in my pc i cant play anymore, the game requires the cd key and not accept my cd key

i try to online activate, for me is impossible the fone activate, i live in Argentina

The Error is a [-819]

PLis Help and sorry for my english.

[harry63]

i keep getting error 1004 saying it has been activated on too many computers! I bought the game and am trying to install it on my own computer. I had previously installed it and it had run fine, but uninstalled it when steam caused my computer to run slow. I have just tried reinstalling and keep getting this error message.

[Alex1980]

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: fm.exe
Application Version: 9.0.0.23544
Application Timestamp: 48ff2377
Fault Module Name: fm.exe
Fault Module Version: 9.0.0.23544
Fault Module Timestamp: 48ff2377
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00bfbf57
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1


thats what happened to mine, any solutions??

[Alex1980]

look:


what can i do?

[o-O]

I play WFM 09 (v. 9.30) online with my friend, I use a MacBook while my friend has a PC (host);

Every so often (couple of matches a season) actual match is played one way, while after the game, News shows completely different scoreline to my original match, for instance when my team Udinese beat Plaermo 3-0, the next day after the match News shows that Udinese lost to Palermo 0-1, it is as if the exactly the same match is played in parallel (one that I thought was legitimate match and other with different scoreline that computer accepts as legitimate after match is over).
This happened couple of times only to my matches ( my friends match for that day was OK), then several times to my friends matches (although my match for that day was OK) and when when my friend was "watching" my match. It freaks me out, as me and my friend thought I won the match only to find-out that I actually lost it.
What is going on? How can I fix it?

[startom]

Delete the following folder then try again:

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'

Windows XP:
1. Open “My Computer”
2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\
3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.
4. Go to and delete the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.


Wndows Vista:
1. Click “Start”
2. Click your username on the start Menu
3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”
4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder
5. Go to and delete the “Football Manager 2009” Folder.

Let us know how you get on. Thanks.

Thanks for the help but as i stated in my earlier post i have a mac.

Thanks

[Arsenal_fc]

This has happened to my friend When i clicked to start FM09...it said "performing first setup"...then a pop-up said "SI Activator has stopped working".
Then another pop-up game up saying "enter your code"...so i did but obviously it didnt work becasue I'd already used it before.
Does this mean my FM has broke
I've had the game for months and this has never happened

[chibbydude]

Hey guys, every time i try to play the game i keep gettin a message sayin invalid token of last saved game. i have tried unistallin and installing the game but the same problem occurs! any help would be much appreiciated!!!

[RowRow78]

Hi guys

Really sorry - I'm sure this has been covered but I couldn't find a reference to it...I am trying to install FM09 to my G5 Mac and every time I try and load the game I just get a grey screen and nothing happens.

This is my spec:
OSX: 10.5.6
Processor: Dual 1.8GHz PowerPC G5
Memory: 4.5 GB DDR SDRAM
Video card: GeForce FX 5200

Having read the back of the box I notice that min requirement is for an intel processor, but can this REALLY be the only problem as it's a pretty new fast running Mac and it seems crazy that SI wouldn't accommodate non intel macs?

If this is the problem, are there any work-arounds as I'm not keen on spending £2k on a new mac!!!

[RDXCougar8173]

Ok. this is weird. I had activated my game through uniloc. I played the game yesterday without any problems. In fact, I played the game without problems for months now. But just today, when I try to load it up, it suddenly asked me to activate the game again!
So I was like WTH, then tried my serial key, but of course it said that code is already activated....
So what's going on with this?
Fix it or I want my money back.

i had this problem last thursday and i did the following and now it works as good as ever Fix: You need to delete the certificates and re-activate the game

2) Please navigate to the following directory:

XP users: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009 Certificate
Vista users: C:\Program Data\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009 Certificate

3) Please ensure that it is the \certificate directory you are located in

4) Delete all content

5) Reboot the machine

[Trikeabout]

Hi folks,

I bought FM2009 a few weeks ago. Last night, finally tried installing. My key will not validate through Steam, both throught the DVD install and when I tried activating directly through Steam. I've tried the key checker from the support site, and pasted the output back to the validator, and still no go. Tried calling Sega Australia's support line, and a very pleasant voice told me they were going to charge me $2.48 a MINUTE to talk to them. I hung up - I work IT support and know how long even simple things can take. Already paid $74 for the game, not paying another $30 in phone charges to get a valid key, thanks.

What else can I try? SEGA Australia have no email support line. I've looked through several tens of pages on these forums, and only seen the solution to email Marc Duffy with a picture of the key - something I'll gladly do if invited to do so.

System info just in case: I7 920, 6GB RAM, ATI 4870x2, Vista x64 SP1, Steam installed and up to date.

Cheers for any assistance - been playing since CM 99/00 apart from 07 and 08, but now the Dons are back in a supported league (and sponsored by SI!!!) I want to start managing again!

Charlie.

[kelveen]

HI,

I'm in need of help. Ive just bought the game, and i have been trying to install the game for the whole night, and i can never do it.

Ive tried installation as an administrator, and followed the instructions given in the FAQ. Yet, i receive a series of errors, -51, 1003, and 703.

Can somebody please help me?

I have deavtivated, reinstall, restarted the computer, over and over again, and nothing seems to work. I have even tried validating the correct keycode, with the website you have provide, and it doesnt seem to work as well.


Please advise!!!!

[roverboy]

Hi all,

Hoping this will be a quick and easy one (!)

My preferences reset every (in game) day, which means it always resets to 'albanian lek' as currency (which means all players have at least 5 seros after their names and big players are worth 50 billion lek!) and slows the game down heaps by saving everytime I move the game forward.

If anyone can tell me how to fix this I will be etternally grateful as it is really screwing with my enjoyment of the game.

Thanks in advance.

Roverboy

[CFC1983]

I'm trying to gwt some help.

i bought the game back in november and it installed through steam and was fine but recently got a new laptop (which is in windows vista) so tried to install it on the new one but steam faild to load saying 'error, win32 error 5' or something along them lines. i tried it through uniloc and it installs ok and is fine untill i start a game and then it freezes, i posted something a week ago and someone replied with a solution but didnt work, to be honest i'd prefer to install with steam as was quite impressed with this before. i'm looking forward to getting up and running as soon as possible so if someone could help me i'd be grateful.


Many Thanks

[jwrangers]

i have been trying to install fm 09 since the day it came out it seems to work for a while then crash dumps message comes up even though i delete the file crash dumps this is the message i get it is as follows:

A serious error was encountered and the application will close. An error file was generated in myname-pc/c:/users/myname/documents/sports interactive/football manager 2009/crash dumps

this is the message i get even though i delete the crash dumps does anyone know what is wrong

[bearsdenred]

i have been trying to install fm 09 since the day it came out it seems to work for a while then crash dumps message comes up even though i delete the file crash dumps this is the message i get it is as follows:

A serious error was encountered and the application will close. An error file was generated in myname-pc/c:/users/myname/documents/sports interactive/football manager 2009/crash dumps

this is the message i get even though i delete the crash dumps does anyone know what is wrong

Dont delete the error dump then )

Take screen shots using ALT + prtscn and post it up

[jwrangers]

you had askedme to take screen shots how do u do it i tried that it dont seem to work

[o-O]

I play WFM 09 (v. 9.30) online with my friend, I use a MacBook while my friend has a PC (host);

Every so often (couple of matches a season) actual match is played one way, while after the game, News shows completely different scoreline to my original match, for instance when my team Udinese beat Plaermo 3-0, the next day after the match News shows that Udinese lost to Palermo 0-1, it is as if the exactly the same match is played in parallel (one that I thought was legitimate match and other with different scoreline that computer accepts as legitimate after match is over).
This happened couple of times only to my matches ( my friends match for that day was OK), then several times to my friends matches (although my match for that day was OK) and when when my friend was "watching" my match. It freaks me out, as me and my friend thought I won the match only to find-out that I actually lost it.
What is going on? How can I fix it?

[Fedex14]

i have activated the game with 9.3 update running.

im using vista starter and it tells me that "fm.exe" stopped running, each time i run it...

any solution? played ok before on this laptop but had to reinstall since they changed HDD for a prob, but now i cant...

oh, and no steam

thank you very much

[Kyouya]

Hello;

I wasn't able to update Mac version to 9.3 properly...so I decided to re-install the game. Uninstalled it but now I cant re-install.

When I try to launch the installer, I get "Unable to launch java application, missing lax.class property" error. I have no idea what causes this as the game was working/installing properly before.

Thanks.

[chopperphil]

Can someone help me please?? I have been playing the new update fine and went to play today and its now saying FM has encountered a problem and needs to close. It did this when the game was new but stopped a couple of months ago.

I have re installed it and deleted all the files but that hasnt worked.

Please help!...

[vivaenespana]

have just downloaded the new patch 9.3.0 and now football manager starts but nothing happens just get a black screen.have tried reinstalling it to and still get black screen. when you click on football manager to start it starts to load the game but it just goes black and nothing happens and if you move the mouse it cuts off

[Geoff Lowe]

i have had my 2009 installed via steam since it came out it plays fine no problems i hadnt played it for sometime because ive been wrapped up with fm live iwent to play it yesterday and noticed that it was still running the original version it hadnt updated any of the patches and its telling me that the game is updated its sup
posed to do it automatically when i try and update from another source it takes me back to my steam page any thoughts please help getting a bit frustrated at the moment

[millsey89]

i have read othe people have had the same problem as me but i couldn't see the solutions, so sorry for posting this again,

the game used to work fine, except would crash on the information page on a club page. however now when ever i go to start up the game it says si activater has stopped working, this is starting to frustrate me as it has been happening for a couple of weeks now. any help would be much appreciated,

[o-O]

Is ANY body from SI reading these monologues?