Downloading "free" versions of older games from unofficial third-party sites carries several risks:

We do not provide direct download links to pirated or copyrighted content. However, you can search for reputable websites that offer the highly compressed version of FIFA 10.

Scan every downloaded file before opening.

Yes, you read that correctly. A good repack of FIFA 10 can squeeze the game down to less than 15% of its original size. This is achieved by:

: Because the data is so tightly packed, your computer’s CPU has to work much harder to unpack it. An installation that usually takes five minutes might take thirty or more for a highly compressed version. Original vs. Compressed Size

| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | | Install Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86). | | Game crashes on launch | Run as Admin + disable desktop composition (Compatibility tab). | | No sound/commentary | Go to Audio settings → Change from "Stereo" to "Surround" or vice versa. | | Black screen after intro | Delete the My Documents\FIFA 10\instance0\replay0.bin file, then create an empty read-only file with the same name. | | Controller not working | Use x360ce (Xbox 360 Controller Emulator) for modern gamepads. |