I can't install the game and I have Windows XP 64Bit Close anything that you do not need to run, particularly software related items, such as iPod/iTunes/anti-virus/printer related applications. With both those pop-ups open you will be able to compare and match what's running on your machine.

Type in 'taskmgr' (without the quotes) and select.

This will give you a list of programs that are running on startup. The System Configuration Utility will appear. Type in 'msconfig' (without the quotes) and select. Start -> Run (Vista - Start -> Search Box) This usually indicates that something is conflicting and preventing the installer from running. My Installer Starts then Closes down with no warning. You can now place this file anywhere on your computer, such as your Desktop and double-click on it to launch the game. This will create a shortcut called “Shortcut to fm.exe” or “Shortcut to fm”. Right-click on “fm.exe” and from the pop-up menu, select “Create Shortcut”. Inside the folder “Football Manager 2008” you should see the game executable which is called “fm.exe” or simply “fm”. C:/Program Files/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2008/ You can also manually browse to where Football Manager 2008 is installed on your system and by default it is installed to the following location: Select “Games Explorer” when it appears and it should open. Start -> Search -> type “Games Explorer” (without the quotes) Start -> All Programs -> Games -> Games ExplorerĪlternatively you can search for Games Explorer by going to: To find the Football Manager 2008 shortcut on Microsoft Windows Vista you need to browse to the Games Explorer.īecause there are various flavours of Vista however, including Vista Home, Vista Premium, Vista Ultimate, etc, the Games Explorer may be found in different locations (also depending on whether you’re using the Classic Start Menu or not). It is completely normal for no game shortcuts to be placed on the Desktop or within the Start Menu.

The game information is stored in the Games Explorer, which is new to Microsoft Windows Vista. Microsoft Windows Vista and the Games For Windows scheme handles installation differently to previous Windows operating systems. I cannot find the Football Manager 2008 shortcut to launch the game? Microsoft Windows Vista Post Installation “The installer freezes when trying to launch.” “The game freezes after displaying the splash screen.” Have noted a number of common problems with Football Manager 2008 and we will update this thread as they are solved or with further information to help you diagnose and resolve your issues.Ī brief explanation in the subject of your issue.

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