If you have a laptop with dual graphics (Intel + NVIDIA/AMD), Windows sometimes forces the Settings app to run on the integrated GPU, which confuses it.
Here is a guide to the most effective fixes to get your settings back up and running. 1. Run as Administrator pes 2017 settings.exe not working
Before giving up, run through this quick checklist: If you have a laptop with dual graphics
: Add the entire PES 2017 installation folder as an exclusion in Windows Security to prevent real-time scanning from locking the file. pes 2017 settings.exe not working