fm 2009 start up problems

big dar

When i try to run the game "cannot run game failed to set up graphics system" appears so dont know what to do now. Is this a disc fault. Any advice welcome

Vokes

Sounds like you PC / Mac is below the minimum spec needed to run FM09.

leninbenjamin

did I make a reply here already? I could have sworn I did...

anyway, http://www.footballmanager.com/index.php?p=article&newsid=2539

the relevant bit:

ERROR: Cannot run game:Failed to set up graphics system

Fix: Please download the following update from the Microsoft Direct X SDK: Click Here

You should also check that you are running the latest graphics driver, you can do this by visiting the computer manufacturer website, or by visiting the graphics card manufacturing website.

this doesn't rule out that your GPU ain't up to it btw, older cards won't be able to run the latest DX, but if it does meet them try the above.

aidcor

Hi I have FM 2009 and it runs but the best bit about the game i.e. watching it in 3d option doesnt appear, I presume its because my laptop is too slow, if you have vista it says you need 2.6ghz but i cant find a laptop with a processor of that speed. Am i missing something or what can I do
thanks

Ardscoil Ris

aidcor wrote: »

Hi I have FM 2009 and it runs but the best bit about the game i.e. watching it in 3d option doesnt appear, I presume its because my laptop is too slow, if you have vista it says you need 2.6ghz but i cant find a laptop with a processor of that speed. Am i missing something or what can I do
thanks

Play the game in windowed mode and report back.

aidcor

great thanks i will try that