: Right-click PES 2017 in your Steam Library, select Properties > Installed Files , and click Verify integrity of game files . Steam will scan your folder and automatically re-download a fresh copy of the original settings.exe .
If settings.exe absolutely refuses to open despite all fixes, you can manually bypass it by creating or editing the configuration file that the tool is supposed to generate. pes 2017 settings.exe not working
Attempt to launch Settings.exe again. The program should generate a clean, uncorrupted configuration file automatically. 6. Address Issues Caused by Mods and Patches : Right-click PES 2017 in your Steam Library,
Scroll down to and click Add or remove exclusions . Attempt to launch Settings
If you use Windows Defender, go to Virus & threat protection > Manage ransomware protection . If Controlled folder access is on, either turn it off temporarily or add settings.exe as an allowed app.
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