MAC System requirements
Minimum Spec: Intel Processor, OS X 10.5, Nvidia Geforce 7300 GT / ATI X1600 Radeon, 1GB System RAM, 4xDVD drive, 1024 x 768 32 Bit display, 2GB HD space, mouse, keyboard.
I am getting a permanent 'Procesing Please Wait' message when getting to the Start Screen:
You need to disable iDisk. Navigate to System Preferences > MobileMe > iDisk and click "Stop". The game should now run correctly.
Applying Updates
There are two methods available for updating Football Manager 2010.
The first method is from the launch menu under Check for Updates:
The second method is to download the patch from the Football Manager website:
Once downloaded (default location Downloads) double click on the file and follow the on screen instructions for installing the update.
On screen confirmation will be provided at the end of the installation.
* Please note that Internet Connection is required.
Identifying update version
To manually confirm that the update has been applied go to Preferences from the launch menu.
The Football Manager version is displayed on the top section of the navigation bar which can be crossed referenced with the title of the download file:
If you are experiencing issues downloading or installing the patch please submit a support ticket for further assistance.
In-game Freezing / Crash to Desktop
If you meet the requirements and have the latest Apple Updates installed try changing the resolution and graphical 3D settings in-game:
Select Preferences from the launch menu:
Select Display & Sound:
From the Windows Settings section:
Select Windowed from Display Mode.
From the 3D Settings section:
Uncheck Enable 3D Match Cameras:
From the 3D Settings section uncheck the following:
Show Player Names
Show Stadiums
Show Sky
Show Crowd
Enable Weather Effects
Click on Confirm:
If it appears smoother or does not crash to desktop, go back into the Display & Sound settings and one at a time adjust the Display Mode while increasing the details from Graphical Detail under 3D Settings until you find a satisfactory playing level.
If you are still experiencing problems please submit a ticket through the support section for further assistance and advice.
Where are my Save games stored?
The saved files for Football Manager 2010 are stored in the following directory:
Finder > Macintosh HD > Documents > Sports Interactive > Football Manager 2010 > Games
How do I uninstall the game?
Basic Uninstall:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Application
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Go to Uninstall_Football Manager 2010
- Double click on Uninstall Football Manager 2010
Follow the on screen instructions.
Upon completion restart your Apple Mac to complete the uninstall.
Advanced Uninstall
This uninstall guide assumes earlier editions of Football Manager were and are still installed such as Football Manager 2009
If this is not the case please delete the Sports Interactive folder instead of the Football Manager 2010 folder as outlined in each individual step:
1. Confirm that Football Manager has been removed from the Application folder:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Application
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Delete all contents in this folder
2. Remove from the Users section:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to Shared
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Delete all contents in this folder
3. Remove from Documents save files:
- Go to Documents
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Delete all contents in this folder
4. Remove from Preferences following the instructions below:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to yourhome (Shape of a house) folder
- Go to Library
- Go to Preferences
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010,
- Delete all contents in this folder.
5. Remove from Caches following the instructions below:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to yourhome (Shape of a house) folder
- Go to Library
- Go to Caches
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010,
- Delete all contents in this folder.
6. Remove from Logs following the instructions below:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to your home (Shape of a house) folder
- Go to Library
- Go to Logs
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010,
- Delete all contents in this folder.
Football Manager 2010 will now be removed from your Apple Mac.
Minimum Spec: Intel Processor, OS X 10.5, Nvidia Geforce 7300 GT / ATI X1600 Radeon, 1GB System RAM, 4xDVD drive, 1024 x 768 32 Bit display, 2GB HD space, mouse, keyboard.
I am getting a permanent 'Procesing Please Wait' message when getting to the Start Screen:
You need to disable iDisk. Navigate to System Preferences > MobileMe > iDisk and click "Stop". The game should now run correctly.
Applying Updates
There are two methods available for updating Football Manager 2010.
The first method is from the launch menu under Check for Updates:
The second method is to download the patch from the Football Manager website:
Once downloaded (default location Downloads) double click on the file and follow the on screen instructions for installing the update.
On screen confirmation will be provided at the end of the installation.
* Please note that Internet Connection is required.
Identifying update version
To manually confirm that the update has been applied go to Preferences from the launch menu.
The Football Manager version is displayed on the top section of the navigation bar which can be crossed referenced with the title of the download file:
If you are experiencing issues downloading or installing the patch please submit a support ticket for further assistance.
In-game Freezing / Crash to Desktop
If you meet the requirements and have the latest Apple Updates installed try changing the resolution and graphical 3D settings in-game:
Select Preferences from the launch menu:
Select Display & Sound:
From the Windows Settings section:
Select Windowed from Display Mode.
From the 3D Settings section:
Uncheck Enable 3D Match Cameras:
From the 3D Settings section uncheck the following:
Show Player Names
Show Stadiums
Show Sky
Show Crowd
Enable Weather Effects
Click on Confirm:
If it appears smoother or does not crash to desktop, go back into the Display & Sound settings and one at a time adjust the Display Mode while increasing the details from Graphical Detail under 3D Settings until you find a satisfactory playing level.
If you are still experiencing problems please submit a ticket through the support section for further assistance and advice.
Where are my Save games stored?
The saved files for Football Manager 2010 are stored in the following directory:
Finder > Macintosh HD > Documents > Sports Interactive > Football Manager 2010 > Games
How do I uninstall the game?
Basic Uninstall:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Application
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Go to Uninstall_Football Manager 2010
- Double click on Uninstall Football Manager 2010
Follow the on screen instructions.
Upon completion restart your Apple Mac to complete the uninstall.
Advanced Uninstall
This uninstall guide assumes earlier editions of Football Manager were and are still installed such as Football Manager 2009
If this is not the case please delete the Sports Interactive folder instead of the Football Manager 2010 folder as outlined in each individual step:
1. Confirm that Football Manager has been removed from the Application folder:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Application
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Delete all contents in this folder
2. Remove from the Users section:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to Shared
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Delete all contents in this folder
3. Remove from Documents save files:
- Go to Documents
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010
- Delete all contents in this folder
- Save files are stored in the Game Folder located in Football Manager 2010 if you choose to create a backup.
4. Remove from Preferences following the instructions below:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to yourhome (Shape of a house) folder
- Go to Library
- Go to Preferences
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010,
- Delete all contents in this folder.
5. Remove from Caches following the instructions below:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to yourhome (Shape of a house) folder
- Go to Library
- Go to Caches
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010,
- Delete all contents in this folder.
6. Remove from Logs following the instructions below:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Macintosh HD
- Go to Users
- Go to your home (Shape of a house) folder
- Go to Library
- Go to Logs
- Go to Sports Interactive
- Go to Football Manager 2010,
- Delete all contents in this folder.
Football Manager 2010 will now be removed from your Apple Mac.
