Downloading and Repairing Progress.dat

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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Progress.dat is considered a type of Game Data file. It is most-commonly used in Wrestling Encore 1.66 developed by MDickie. It uses the DAT file extension and is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for Progress.dat was on 12/01/2011 inside Wrestling MPire Remix: Career Edition 2.44. The newest file release date for Wrestling Encore 1.66 was 08/09/2006 [version 1.66].

In this article, you will find detailed Progress.dat information, a DAT file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Progress.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Wrestling Encore 1.66
Developer: MDickie
Software: Wrestling Encore
Software Version: 1.66
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 5666
Oldest File Date: 02/01/2020
Latest File Date: 02/12/2020


What are Progress.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library Progress.dat Errors

Progress.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Progress.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like dpnsvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Wrestling Encore) could share the same Progress.dat file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DAT file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when Progress.dat is attempted to be loaded either when Wrestling Encore is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Progress.dat errors include:

Your Progress.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Wrestling Encore), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Progress.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Wrestling Encore, system crash while loading Progress.dat, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix Progress.dat Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Progress.dat issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Progress.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Wrestling Encore (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Wrestling Encore software.

You can uninstall Wrestling Encore software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Wrestling Encore 1.66 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Wrestling Encore software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Wrestling Encore 1.66

MDickie

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Progress.dat error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Progress.dat error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Progress.dat File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate Progress.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Progress.dat files for every applicable version of Wrestling Encore. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Progress.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Wrestling Encore folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MDickie\Wrestling Encore\Data\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MDickie\Wrestling MPire Remix (Career)\Data\Slot00\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MDickie\Wrestling MPire Remix (Career)\Data\Backup\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve Progress.dat problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Progress.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. MDickie typically does not release Wrestling Encore DAT files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing Progress.dat and all other DAT files for Wrestling Encore. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to Progress.dat


DAT Files Related to Progress.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Character103.dat Game Data Wrestling Encore 1.66 864 C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
Character135.dat Game Data Wrestling Encore 1.66 862 C:\Windows\Installer\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0...
Character069.dat Game Data Wrestling Encore 1.66 865 C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\
Character143.dat Game Data Wrestling Encore 1.66 860 C:\Windows\Installer\{91120000-002E-0000-0000-0...
Character187.dat Game Data Wrestling Encore 1.66 859 C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\vf...

Other Files Related to Progress.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Sessions.xml Extensible Markup Language Wrestling MPire Remix: Career Edition 2.44 5796926 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
Sessions.back.xml Extensible Markup Language Hard Time 1.44 5796926 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
setupact.log Log Wrestling Encore 1.66 26147 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupact.log Log Hard Time 1.44 177267 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
SA.DAT Game Data Hard Time 1.44 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\


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