If the launcher still won't open, you can manually edit your settings without the Documents\FIFA 18 fifasetup.ini with Notepad. You can manually change values like RESOLUTIONWIDTH RESOLUTIONHEIGHT FULLSCREEN 4. Common Fix for "Config Not Opening"

If you have the original FIFA 18 installation media (DVDs or an ISO backup), the config tool is located in the game’s root folder. Navigate to your installation directory (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\FIFA 18 ). Look for FIFA18Config.exe . If it is missing, re-copy it from the backup.

: To skip the pre-game launcher entirely, open FIFASetup\config.ini in Notepad and add the line AUTO_LAUNCH = 1 .

| Feature | FIFA18Config.exe | FIFA18.exe | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Change settings before launching | Play the actual game | | File Size | ~2-4 MB | ~40-60 GB | | Requires Admin | Often yes | No | | Antivirus Flag | Occasionally (False positive) | Rarely | | Can download alone | Yes (but risky) | No (must download full game) |

Even if you have the correct file, it might crash on launch. Here is how to fix that.

The file is FIFA18Config.exe (not “Fifa 18 Config.exe” with spaces).