Creates a blur effect during fast movement. Turn off if you feel dizzy or want a crisper image.
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Missing .NET Framework or antivirus block. | Install .NET Framework 4.6+. Add the PES 2017 folder to antivirus exclusions. | | Game is laggy/stuttering | Wrong GPU adapter or Power settings. | Ensure Dedicated GPU is selected. Set Power Plan in Windows/GPU control panel to "High Performance". | | Online Delay / Disconnections | Wi-Fi interference or wrong network ports. | Switch to Ethernet cable. Manually forward UDP ports 5730-5740 in your router. | | Controls not saving | Corrupted save file or missing permissions. | Run Settings.exe as Administrator. Delete the Settings.dat file in the game's save folder to reset config. | | "MSscorees.dll" error | .NET Framework corruption/PlayOnLinux issue. | Reinstall .NET Framework or re-verify game files on Steam. |
If you want the absolute best performance, look beyond the standard Setting.exe menus and optimize your graphics control panel. For NVIDIA Users Right-click your desktop and open the . Go to Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings . Click Add and select PES2017.exe (and Setting.exe ).
: Right-click the PES 2017 desktop icon and select "Open file location" . Key Configuration Tabs Setting Exe Pes 2017
This is commonly caused by Windows DPI scaling. Right-click Settings.exe, go to Properties > Compatibility, and enable "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings".
Map buttons individually if they are not recognized correctly by default.
The Settings.exe file is located in the main installation directory of your game. Default Installation Paths Creates a blur effect during fast movement
Right-click Settings.exe , go to Properties > Compatibility , and check Run this program as an administrator .
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (PES 2017) remains a favorite for football gaming purists due to its fluid gameplay mechanics and highly active modding community. However, running a game from 2016 on modern Windows hardware—or squeezing smooth performance out of an older budget PC—requires a precise setup. The core of this optimization lies within the settings.exe file located in your game directory.
If your computer struggles to maintain 60 FPS, use this specific configuration inside Settings.exe and the in-game menu: | Install
Most modern patches (like VirtuaRED or Smoke Patch) use a tool called . This is essentially a "loader" that runs alongside PES2017.exe to inject new graphics and gameplay without permanently altering the original game files. To set this up:
If your CPU is bottlenecking the game, manually assigning CPU cores can help.
Sometimes, the standard Settings.exe isn't enough. Here are advanced techniques to push performance and stability.
Click , reopen settings.exe , and check if the status has changed to "Good". 4. Controller Tab: Setting Up Gamepads