PLEASE NOTE:- Eidos have reported certain problems when trying to run this game with the Windoes operating System. The following is taken from the Eidos Website.
Championship Manager 4 installation instructions
If you receive an error message from the install routine or are prompted to install a service pack, possibly along with the error code 1607, you need to install the latest version of the Microsoft Windows installer program. For convenience, Eidos have included versions of for both Windows 98 and Windows XP on the CD.
If you are running Windows XP, browse the CD and run the file instmsiw. Once this has finished, restart the computer and then install the game as normal. If your operating system is Windows 98, run instmsia, restart the computer and then install the game as normal.
It is also important that you log onto the system with full administration rights if your operating system is Windows XP.
Championship Manager 4 is the next generation of football management games, offering more players, leagues and competitions than any other title. The game features a real-time 2D match engine enabling you to make tactical decisions as the action unfolds. Watch the whole ninety minutes in real time or choose to view crucial match highlights. Championship Manager 4 also provides the option to fully customise the training of your team, enabling managers to assign specific schedules. Other new additions include an enhanced contract negotiation system, a more efficient, easier to use network game option and totally skinable interface.