Check the box that says . Click Apply and then OK . Launch the game and check if your save file loads.

If the error occurred after installing a patch (e.g., a new transfer patch), the patch files themselves might be corrupt.

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Ensure your custom option file matches the specific patch version (like Smoke Patch or PESEdit) you have installed. Using a version 4.0 option file on a version 3.0 patch will trigger corruption errors.

For players still enjoying the legendary Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 , nothing is more frustrating than seeing the "Save Data is Corrupted" error after hours spent in Master League or Become a Legend mode. This error typically occurs due to sudden power outages, game crashes, or Windows permission conflicts.

If you are running the game through Steam, the game itself might have corrupted system files that are preventing it from reading your saves. Go to your Steam Right-click Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Properties Local Files Verify integrity of game files The "Alt+F4" Bypass If you see a message saying "Save file corrupt, delete?", do not hit "Yes"

Why this works: Exhibition mode forces the game engine to reset its memory cache. Sometimes, the "corruption" flag is just a RAM error.

Look for your specific save file (e.g., BL01.bin for Become a Legend, or ML01.bin for Master League).

Practical Recovery Checklist (concise)

Scroll down to and click Add or remove exclusions . Click Add an exclusion and select Folder .

Always right-click your PES 2013 shortcut and select Run as Administrator to ensure it has full write access to your disk.

Administrative restrictions frequently prevent the game from correctly updating and saving files, which triggers the corruption warning.