What should I do if the screen appears unusual when starting the game and/or I'm unable to click any buttons within Football Manager?

The only available resolution found in-game is the one you have set for your system display options. This means if you have a configuration using high or low zoom, you may see the game appearing in a slightly unusual way. You can try changing your in-game resolution via the preferences to see if this helps. 

If it doesn't it may be that you have a very high or low 'Zoom setting' on your Windows Display settings. You can view and change this by doing as described here - https://www.wikihow.com/Check-Your-Screen-Resolution

If after changing the above, you start the game and find you’re having issues being able to click buttons, please try the following troubleshooting techniques to resolve the problem:

Remove Caches and Preferences

Verify Game Files

If you’re still having issues, we’d recommend launching the game in Windowed mode as shown below:

 

STEAM

- Open Steam and access your Games Library

- Right-click on [Football Manager title]-> Properties -> General -> Set Launch Options

- Type this in the box: -small_screen -windowed

- Click on OK, close the window and launch FM through Steam

 

EPIC

- Open Epic Launcher and go to ‘Settings’ on the left-hand panel

- Scroll down until you see Football Manager

- Click the arrow to expand the selection

- Tick the ‘Additional Command Line Arguments’

- Type this in the box: -small_screen -windowed

- Click on OK, close the window and launch FM through the Epic Games launcher

The only available resolution found in-game is the one you have set for your system display options. This means if you have a configuration using high or low zoom, you may see the game appearing in a slightly unusual way. You can try changing your in-game resolution via the preferences to see if this helps. 

If you launch the game and find you are unable to enter any part of the game due to the game appearing in a strange resolution, please follow the troubleshooting steps below.

Remove Caches and Preferences

Verify Game Files

If you’re still having issues, we’d recommend launching the game in Windowed mode as shown below:

 

STEAM

- Open Steam and access your Games Library

- Right-click on [Football Manager title]-> Properties -> General -> Set Launch Options

- Type this in the box: -small_screen -windowed

- Click on OK, close the window and launch FM through Steam

 

EPIC

- Open Epic Launcher and go to ‘Settings’ on the left-hand panel

- Scroll down until you see Football Manager

- Click the arrow to expand the selection

- Tick the ‘Additional Command Line Arguments’

- Type this in the box: -small_screen -windowed

- Click on OK, close the window and launch FM through the Epic Games launcher

 

If you’re still encountering issues, please submit a support request for further assistance. Please include as many details as possible and list any troubleshooting techniques you’ve tried already so they can help you in the most efficient way.

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