Football Manager 2010 White & Black Screen Issues

If you are experiencing a white or black frozen screen upon starting the game.

The first reason could be that your Cache files have become corrupted. Deleting the Sports Interactive folder may address the issue.

To do this follow either of these paths depending on your Operating System:

Windows XP

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

Windows Vista / Windows 7

Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Users -> -> AppData -> Roaming -> Sports Interactive

Once deleted restart your computer and try launching the game again.

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

- 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

If this doesn't solve your problem, then please use the following links for steps in updating your Java / Graphics Card drivers.

Updating Java

Updating Graphics Card Drivers


Football Manager 2010 FAQ