Before we dive into the fixes, let’s understand the enemy. Setting.exe is the configuration launcher for PES 2017. Unlike the game engine (PES2017.exe), the settings tool relies on older Windows libraries and DirectX components.
| Problem | Legitimate Fix |
|--------|----------------|
| Setting.exe won’t open or crashes | Install latest DirectX, .NET Framework, and Visual C++ Redistributables. Run as admin. |
| Resolution options missing | Update GPU drivers. Edit Settings.dat manually (located in Documents/KONAMI/PES 2017/). |
| Controller not detected | Use x360ce (emulator) or edit settings.ini. |
| Game forces low settings | Disable integrated GPU and force dedicated GPU via NVIDIA/AMD control panel. |
| “Setting.exe has stopped working” | Delete Settings.dat and let the game recreate it. | Setting.exe Pes 2017 Fixed
Sometimes, running the game with administrative privileges can resolve various issues. Before we dive into the fixes, let’s understand the enemy