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If you are editing manually, ensure these keys exist under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013 :
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013] "code"="V7TV-W3JX-6CC3-3DDU-Y3W7" "installdir"="C:\\Program Files\\KONAMI\\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013\\" "version"="1.00.0000" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
Inside PES2013 , right-click on the right panel, select > String Value . Pes 2013 Registry 32bit
The 32-bit version of this file is specifically designed for 32-bit Windows operating systems. Using the wrong version will cause the game or its patches to fail because they look for keys in different paths: : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013
: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\KONAMI\PES2013 How to Use the Registry File
code: This is your 20-character product key (e.g., SHVY-3LEB-9RTV-7FDS-W4S2). I can offer more specific, to get your game running
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. Try running pes2013.exe . The error should no longer appear.
Redirects 32-bit software keys to a secondary path called Wow6432Node . The 32-bit version of this file is specifically
and various patches to work correctly, as they look for this specific registry key to locate game files. System Performance
💡 If you are migrating the game to a new PC, you can export the PES2013 registry folder as a .reg file. Double-clicking that file on the new PC "installs" the game instantly without running the original setup disk.
When you install a game, Windows stores configuration data in the Registry. This includes the installation path, CD key, and version number. If you copy the game folder directly (without running an installer) or if registry cleaner software accidentally deletes it, the game won't launch or recognize patches.