Help?! XML parsing error ???

when i click on the FM desktop icon to load the game, a window saying XML parsing error not well formed (invalid token) at line 1 of default.xml, pops up twice, which you then have to close down twice for the game to start. When in the game after 5 mins or so the same window will pop up and ill have to restart my laptop. Why does this happen? and how can i fix it? please help!!!

Hi Dude, here you go:

Try deleting all the files in the Settings folder from the following program path as detailed below:

--Windows XP:

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

-- Windows Vista / Windows 7:

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

Once the files are deleted, refresh the dektop and open the game again... you will have to go to "Load game" "load last game will not work"

If you are unable to locate the folders please ensure that hidden folders are enabled as detailed below:

- Click on Start
- Select Control Panel
- Select Folder Options*
- Select View
- Select Show Hidden files and folders


*If Folder Options is not shown:
Windows XP/Vista : Select Classic View from the Control Panel.
Windows 7 : Select Large Icons from View By

it worked!! thanks alot got my favourite game back now

any idea how to get that to work with steam?
cause i tried it and it doesnt work

#37741 Bennrob : it worked!! thanks alot got my favourite game back now

Good to hear that, njoy !!

#38075 Waylander : any idea how to get that to work with steam?
cause i tried it and it doesnt work

No idea about steam, sorry !!

Please help I have a similar issue XML Parsing error not well formed (invalid token)at line 1 of views -v1-opposition-tactic-views.xml

Iv tryed reinstalling and it continues to do this when I try to play a match (its ok until I go into a match)

XML parsing error was solved when i use longpath tool......it really works

http://longpathtool.com/