F1 2013 Change — Name Fix Repack

Check the Automobilista or F1 2013 folder directly inside the game directory under a folder named 3DMGAME .

Move the extracted source assets directly into the directory containing F1_2013.exe .

: If the cursor is stuck or you cannot click the name field, try unplugging racing wheels or extra gamepads before launching the game to force the keyboard as the primary input. f1 2013 change name fix repack

Sometimes the issue isn't the files, but how the game registers inputs during the initial profile setup.

If your repack uses an older GFWL (Games for Windows Live) emulator instead of a Steam emulator, the INI file might not exist. In this rare case: Check the Automobilista or F1 2013 folder directly

There is a lot of misinformation regarding this fix. You may find forum posts advising you to edit .xml files in the Documents/My Games/F1 2013 directory.

Change the value to a simple name, for example: Username = Player . (Avoid special characters). Sometimes the issue isn't the files, but how

hardware_settings_config.xml

If modifying the backend files fails or your repack lacks a clear .ini layout, a highly specific menu path can trick the local save module into permanently accepting an in-game name change without crashing. Launch as an Administrator .

By following this guide, you can successfully from "Skidrow" to your own, fix the persistent launch crashes, and repair any corrupted files from a botched installation. You are now ready to take the 2013 Marussia or the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 to victory—under your own name.

Which made your version? (e.g., FitGirl, ElAmigos, RG Mechanics) What default name is currently showing up in your game?