This guide dives deep into what the registry error means, why 32-bit architecture matters, and the step-by-step methods to make PES 2013 work on your machine.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 remains a fan favourite in the football gaming community due to its gameplay mechanics and active modding scene. However, modern Windows updates frequently cause the game to throw "PES 2013 is not installed" errors. This happens because the operating system loses or misplaces the game's registry entries.
use the registry path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013
On a , this path is direct. On a 64-bit system, the registry redirects 32-bit applications to a special node:
Note: 64-bit systems use a "Wow6432Node" in the path, which will not work for 32-bit users. Step-by-Step Registry Fix You can fix this manually by creating a Open Notepad on your computer. Copy and paste the following code exactly as shown: pes 2013 registry 32bit work
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013\1.00.0000]
Are you trying to install a (like Smoke Patch)? What error message do you see when the game fails to work?
: Some older game executables trigger false positives in modern antivirus software. Check your security quarantine folder if the game executable suddenly vanishes.
Repeat to create a string value named code with your license key. Troubleshooting & Tips This guide dives deep into what the registry
| Value Name | Type | Example Data | |--------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------| | installFrom | REG_SZ | D:\Games\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 | | code | REG_SZ | XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX (your serial) | | installdir | REG_SZ | D:\Games\KONAMI\Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 | | version | REG_SZ | 1.00 or 1.03 (depending on patch) | | language | REG_DWORD | 2 (English) |
Copy the exact text below and paste it into your blank Notepad document:
That's it! Your 32-bit operating system now has a map to the game's executable.
[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 Customize the Paths YOUR-CD-KEY-HERE with your actual game key. Ensure the installdir matches exactly where your game is installed. Use double backslashes C:\Games\PES2013\ Save the File File > Save As pes2013_32bit.reg This happens because the operating system loses or
Many modern modders have abandoned the Registry entirely. If you are using (the tool that allows external loading of kits/stadiums), you technically don't need the Registry at all.
This is the most user-friendly method. For years, the modding community has created small utilities to handle this exact problem.
If your patch installers still report that PES 2013 is not installed, double-check your installation path inside the registry. Open your Windows (type regedit in the Start menu), navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013 , and verify that the installdir path exactly matches the real folder where your pes2013.exe file lives. "Cannot import file: Error opening the file"