FIFA Manager 12 relies on and specific "hardware acceleration" features to render its 3D matches and UI. Modern computers often use "generic" or "WDDM" drivers that don't explicitly "tell" old games that acceleration is enabled, or the system might be trying to run the game using an integrated processor (like an Intel CPU's built-in graphics) rather than a dedicated GPU. Step-by-Step Solutions 1. Update Your Graphics Drivers

If you have an Nvidia or AMD card, the game is likely defaulting to the integrated Intel GPU.

This registry key tells the game's launcher: "Yes, hardware acceleration is present, stop asking."

There are three primary causes for this specific error in FIFA Manager 12: