While Dxcpl works perfectly, you must run it every time you boot your PC. A more elegant solution exists: (by Juce & Zehn). If you use a patch like Smoke Patch (PES 2017) , it includes a custom exe that bypasses this check entirely.
Set the to 11_1 (or 11_0 depending on your hardware).
Your hardware might support DirectX 11 or 12, but the game demands specific legacy feature levels.
: The installation process is typically straightforward. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
