When installing patches, updates, or launching PES 2013, the system checks the Windows Registry to locate the installation folder. If you move your game files, reinstall Windows, or use a pre-extracted version, these keys will be missing. This causes errors like "PES 2013 is not installed" or failure to launch. The Correct 32-Bit Registry Structure
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013] "code"="YOUR-CD-KEY-HERE" "installdir"="C:\Program Files\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013\" "version"="1.00.0000" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Note: For 32-bit systems, the path is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013 . On 64-bit systems, it would be under Wow6432Node 3. Customize the Code YOUR-CD-KEY-HERE with your actual CD key. Keep the quotation marks. installdir to match your game's location. Use double backslashes ( ) in the path (e.g., D:\Games\PES 2013\ 4. Apply the Registry In Notepad, go to File > Save As Change "Save as type" to All Files ( Name the file pes2013.reg and save it to your desktop. Double-click pes2013.reg when Windows asks for permission to merge it. 5. Troubleshooting & Verification Permissions: You must run this process as an Administrator Registry Check: You can verify the entry by pressing , and navigating to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013 Game Errors:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
: Click File > Save As . Change "Save as type" to All Files (*.*) . Name the file pes2013_32bit.reg . pes 2013 registry 32bit new
Press the on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type notepad and hit Enter . Step 2: Copy the Registry Script
Even with the registry fixed, you may want to update your game to the latest 2025/2026 season patches to enjoy new kits, faces, and transfers Real Patch 2026. Ensure that after applying any new, large patches, you re-apply the registry fix if the settings.exe stops working. Summary Checklist for 32-bit Users: Use the 32-bit specific registry fix (Solution 1).
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013] "code"="V7TV-W374-2MCL-3LA3-9H7C" "installdir"="C:\\Program Files\\KONAMI\\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013\\" "version"="1.00.0000" Use code with caution. Step 3: Customize Your Game Path Look closely at the "installdir" line in the script above. When installing patches, updates, or launching PES 2013,
Double-click PES2013_32bit_Fix.reg → click → OK .
Tweaking settings related to texture quality, shadow quality, and resolution can be done through the registry, offering a smoother gaming experience.
: If the game still crashes, right-click the pes2013.exe , go to Properties , and set it to run in compatibility mode for Windows 7 . Customize the Code YOUR-CD-KEY-HERE with your actual CD key
Example exported .reg content (synthetic example):
remains a favorite for football gaming fans due to its responsive mechanics and active community mods. However, installing or updating the game on modern operating systems often triggers a frustrating error: "Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 was not installed properly."
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\KONAMI\PES2013] "code"="V7TV-W3JX-6CC3-3DDU-Y3W7" "installdir"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\KONAMI\\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013\\" "version"="1.00.0000" Use code with caution.
eFootball PES 2013 remains a fan favorite for its crisp gameplay and modding flexibility. However, running this classic on modern systems often leads to registry errors, especially when moving game folders or reinstalling Windows.