Keep getting the following error message

[ChAnCeR]

Hi guys, keep getting the same error message when loading FM and when it closes down. When it comes up after closing FM i hit ok and FM reloads again. Any idea what the message means "not well-formed (invalid token) at line 1 of window1.xml"

Thanks

C

[FrazT]

There are fixes for the xml issues in the FAQ thread

[FrazT]

If you encounter an XML parsing error try deleting the Football Manager Settings folder as detailed below:

First of all you need to turn on the hidden files and folders:

Windows XP:

1. Open Folder Options in Control Panel.

• Click Start and then click Control Panel.

• Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

2.On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Open Folder Options in Control Panel.

• Click Start, and then click Control Panel,
  
• Click Appearance and Personalization, and then click Folder Options.
  

2. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.

Windows 8:

1. Open Windows Explorer.

• From Desktop Mode move the mouse cursor to the exact lower left corner until the small Start window appears:
  

• Right click on the Start window
  
• Click on File Explorer
  

2. On the View tab from the top, select Hidden Items.

One your hidden files and folders are enabled delete the following folders:

Windows XP:

My Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Documents and Settings -> Application Data -> Sports Interactive -> Football Manager 2012 -> Settings

Windows Vista /Windows 7:

Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Users -> AppData -> Roaming -> Sports Interactive -> Football Manager 2012 -> Settings

Windows 8

Windows Explorer -> Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Users -> AppData -> Roaming -> Sports Interactive -> Football Manager 2012 -> Settings

Please note that depending on the type of XML error, there is a possibility that saved progress may be lost.

Once deleted restart your computer and try launching the game again

If you encounter an XML parsing error try deleting the Football Manager Settings folder as detailed below:

First of all you need to turn on the hidden files and folders:

Windows XP:

1. Open Folder Options in Control Panel.

• Click Start and then click Control Panel.

• Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

2.On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Open Folder Options in Control Panel.

• Click Start, and then click Control Panel,
  
• Click Appearance and Personalization, and then click Folder Options.
  

2. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.

Windows 8:

1. Open Windows Explorer.

• From Desktop Mode move the mouse cursor to the exact lower left corner until the small Start window appears:
  

• Right click on the Start window
  
• Click on File Explorer
  

2. On the View tab from the top, select Hidden Items.

One your hidden files and folders are enabled delete the following folders:

Windows XP:

My Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Documents and Settings -> Application Data -> Sports Interactive -> Football Manager 2012 -> Settings

Windows Vista /Windows 7:

Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Users -> AppData -> Roaming -> Sports Interactive -> Football Manager 2012 -> Settings

Windows 8

Windows Explorer -> Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Users -> AppData -> Roaming -> Sports Interactive -> Football Manager 2012 -> Settings

Please note that depending on the type of XML error, there is a possibility that saved progress may be lost.

Once deleted restart your computer and try launching the game again