This is where most users get lost. On a 32bit version of Windows, registry keys for all applications (including games) are stored in:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMIPES2013
However, on a 64bit system running 32bit applications (due to WOW64 emulation), the path redirects to: Pes 2013 Registry 32bit
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\KONAMIPES2013
If you download a random registry fix from a forum that was exported from a 64bit machine, your 32bit system will ignore the WOW6432Node path entirely. You need a dedicated Pes 2013 Registry 32bit file that points directly to the standard SOFTWARE hive. This is where most users get lost
Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KONAMI\PES2013\CD-Drive
Create a new String Value named ExePath with data pointing to your DVD drive letter (e.g., D:\).
Before installing new patches (like the famous Smoke Patch or PESEdit), always back up your working registry. This saves hours of reinstallation. Restoring is just a double-click away
To backup:
Restoring is just a double-click away. This is especially critical when switching between Superpatch and Jenkey’s Gameplay tool, as they both modify the version string.