Just like the previous installments in the Football Manager video game series, FM 22 also lets you dive deep into the world of Football. What makes FM 22 the best Football Management simulator ever is its new, progressive ways by which you can find your winning edge, and instill your footballing style. As more and more players are trying this game out, are giving very positive reviews. But unfortunately, some players are facing an unusual, “Missing File Privileges error”. If you are also encountering this error while trying to play FM 22, then continue reading this article to learn how you can fix it.
Fix: FM 22 Missing File Privileges Error
The major cause of the FM 22 Missing File Privileges error is the blockage of Steam or Football Manager 2022 by your antivirus software or Windows Security. So, to fix this error, you will have to add Steam and FM 22 to the exceptions of the Antivirus Program or allow them through Windows Security. Follow these steps to do so:
- Add FM 22 and Steam to exceptions in Antivirus Software: To ensure that your antivirus software is not interfering, Open your Antivirus Program and search for add exceptions option or allow an app through Antivirus Software. Here, select Steam Launcher and FM 22 launcher to resolve this error.
- Allow FM 22 and Steam through Windows Security: If you are not using an antivirus program, maybe Windows Security is causing an issue. Follow this path to allow FM 22 and Steam through Windows Security: Settings> Update & Security> Windows Security> Virus and threat Protection> Manage Ransomware protection > Allow an App through Controlled Folder Access > Add an Allowed Apps > Browse all Apps > Open the game installation folder > FM 22 launcher and Steam Launcher.
There is a possibility that after resolving this error, a new error shows up with the message, “Content File Locked”. If it shows up, you must not worry as we have already published a dedicated article for that error. You can head here to read that.
So, this was everything about solving the FM 22 Missing File Privileges Error. If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends.
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