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PES 2017: settings.exe Not Working — A Short Story

Fix: PES 2017 Settings.exe Not Working (Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide)

On laptops with dual GPUs (Intel + NVIDIA / AMD), settings.exe may try using the integrated GPU and fail.

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• ScreenWidth = 1920
• ScreenHeight = 1080
• Controller settings.

1️⃣ Install / Repair Required System Libraries

1. Missing or Corrupted DirectX End-User Runtimes – The settings tool specifically requires d3dx9_43.dll and other legacy DX9 components.
2. Incompatible Screen Resolution or Refresh Rate – The tool occasionally fails to enumerate modern high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz+).
3. Outdated or Incorrect Graphics Drivers – Especially on laptops with dual GPUs (Intel integrated + NVIDIA/AMD dedicated).
4. Windows DPI Scaling Conflicts – High-DPI screens (4K, 150% scaling) can break legacy applications.
5. Antivirus or Ransomware Protection – Some security suites block .exe files from writing configurations to Documents or the registry.
6. Corrupted Game Installation – Missing registry keys or altered config files.

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