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F1 2013 - Change Name Fix ~repack~

It looks like you're asking for a detailed feature guide or article on how to fix the "change name" issue in F1 2013, likely for the PC version (since console versions typically don't allow renaming after profile creation without a full save wipe).

Below is a comprehensive, step-by-step feature guide you can use or adapt for a website, blog, or support document. f1 2013 change name fix


Step 1: Backup Your Saves

Navigate to the savegame folder. Copy the entire folder to your desktop or another safe location. This ensures you can revert if anything goes wrong. It looks like you're asking for a detailed

Fix B: Registry Name Lock (Advanced)

This is for users whose name reverts to "PLAYER1" every launch. Step 1: Backup Your Saves Navigate to the

  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, press Enter.
  2. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Codemasters\F1 2013
  3. Look for a String Value called Name or UserName.
  4. If it exists, double-click it and enter your preferred name.
  5. If it doesn't exist, right-click → NewString Value → Name it UserName → Set your name as the value data.
  6. Close Registry Editor and set the ProfileData file (from Method 1) to Read-Only.

Fix A: Delete the Cloud Cache

  1. In Steam, right-click F1 2013PropertiesGeneral.
  2. Uncheck "Keep games saves in the Steam Cloud for F1 2013".
  3. Navigate to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2013\savegame and delete the .vdf cloud file (if present).
  4. Re-do Method 1 (Manual Edit).