This is a generic Windows error. These errors happen when the game either makes a request that the computer does not understand or fails to respond with correct data. The computer picks up on this error, but since it is not a specific error, all it can do is give this generic error response.
When troubleshooting these generic errors we have several steps we can take.
Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for playing the game
Click here for assistance finding the minimum requirements
for the game
Check to make sure you have installed all of the patches available for the game
To check for new patches:
Click on the Start button in the lower left hand corner of your screen
Select All Programs
In the list of programs find your game folder
The default should be in the EA Games or EA Sports folders.
Click on the Check for Update or Auto-Update icon
This will force the game to check for updates
Make sure there are no extra programs running in the background that might interfere with the game's execution
Click here for instructions on ending your background tasks
Make sure that your drivers and system files are as up to date as possible. The computer might be giving an instruction to a device that simply does not know how to proceed.
Click here for instructions on updating drivers