Why go through the trouble? Why not just buy eFootball or FIFA FC 24 ?

Open your antivirus software. Add the entire PES 2016 folder (or specifically settings.exe ) to the exclusion/exceptions list. This prevents the file from being auto-quarantined again.

Inability to change the game resolution to match their monitor. Controllers and gamepads not being recognized by the game. Stuck in windowed mode instead of full-screen.

This is where you set your resolution and frame rate. For the best experience, ensure the "Resolution" matches your monitor's native pixels. You can also toggle between Windowed and Fullscreen modes here.

This indicates a conflict between 32-bit and 64-bit environment files. Fix this by updating your packages and installing both the x86 and x64 versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable . Settings Do Not Save

If you own the legitimate Steam version of PES 2016, Steam can automatically replace the missing executable. Open your .

: Match this exactly to your monitor's native resolution (e.g., 1920x1080).

The settings.exe file acts as the bridge between your PC hardware and the PES 2016 game engine. Without it, you cannot access crucial configuration options outside the game interface. Key functions of the file include: