lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 When I start up FM 2009 it starts up for about seconds and then it quits saying an XML error has occured with a missmatch tag at line 48 of config.xml I hit ok and 3 more similar messages come up, However in my process tab the FM.exe is still running but I cant get the game to show, The only thing i can do is to end the process. I have tried reinstalling the game and loading it without graphics but the same thing happens. Can anyone help me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmufcwafc Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Have you tried this? 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Try this : 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmufcwafc Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 A lot of solutions there jod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 It is an xml error so I have tried the first method and it does not work but I went to My Computer and at the top select 'Tools' but the 'Folder Options' is not there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 A lot of solutions there jod Where? When you say the first method does not work, could you elaborate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmufcwafc Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Nice editing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverride Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 It is an xml error so I have tried the first method and it does not work but I went to My Computer and at the top select 'Tools' but the 'Folder Options' is not there Are you on XP or Vista? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I type the --reset_preferences command line option after "fm.exe" but it still comes up with the message and the game quits. I am on XP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 So the 2nd option is what you need to do. Go to any folder on your computer. Then you should see tools on the menu bar. Then go to folder options. Then follow the instructions above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I went to My Computer and at the top select 'Tools' but the 'Folder Options' is not there All that is there is Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Synchronixe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Just open your My Documents folder. Then in there you should see Tools at the top. That is what you click. Then from the menu shown click folder options. Continue from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thats what i did but there is only 3 options under the tools bar Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Synchronize Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Have you gone to My Documents, though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I have sorted it, I had to change a setting in the registry However I cant find the C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2009\settings folder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Ok. Have you enabled hidden files and folders? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 yeah I cant find the Application Data folder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Have you found your user folder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yeah I just found it and I have deleted the settings, so lets see if that works Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 No, it is in the Document and Settings folder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Its ok, I have sorted it thanks for the help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jod123 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 No problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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