To the uninitiated, "3.9.68" looks like a random string of numbers. To a veteran, it is a call to arms.
Even with the patch, you may encounter issues. Here is your troubleshooting guide: cm 01 02 patch 3.9.68
When Eidos and Sports Interactive released CM 01/02, the game shipped as version 3.9.05. Like all complex simulations, it had bugs, data inaccuracies, and match engine quirks. Throughout late 2001 and early 2002, SI released incremental updates. To the uninitiated, "3
Released by Sports Interactive as the final official update, version 3.9.68 did more than just fix bugs. It stabilized the game engine, refined the transfer logic, and corrected numerous data errors present in the out-of-the-box 3.9.60 version. For anyone looking to play the game on modern hardware, this patch is not optional—it is a requirement. Here is your troubleshooting guide: When Eidos and
At the time of release, the patch updated the player database to reflect the state of football in early 2002. It included transfers that happened after the game went gold (like the mid-season moves) and adjusted the attributes of players based on their real-world form.
Right-click the patch file and select "Run as Administrator" to ensure it has permission to overwrite files in the Program Files directory.
Resolved issues where non-EU players were unfairly blocked from joining Premier League clubs.