How to Fix CHI.DDS Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 12/15/2024
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DirectDraw Surface files, such as CHI.DDS, are considered a type of Raster Image (DirectDraw Surface) file. They are associated with the DDS file extension, developed by Focus Home Interactive for TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified).

CHI.DDS was initially released with TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) on 08/25/2008 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This is not only most recent release from Focus Home Interactive, but it's the only version known in existence.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DDS file troubleshooting, and list of free CHI.DDS downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: CHI.DDS
File Extension: DDS file extension
File Type: Raster Image
Description: DirectDraw Surface
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified)
Developer: Focus Home Interactive
Software: TrackMania Nations Forever
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 8320
Oldest File Date: 02/18/2020
Latest File Date: 02/18/2020


What are CHI.DDS Error Messages?


General CHI.DDS Runtime Errors

CHI.DDS file errors often occur during the startup phase of TrackMania Nations Forever, but can also occur while the program is running. These types DDS errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while TrackMania Nations Forever is running. Here are some of the most common CHI.DDS runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\TmNationsForever\GameData\Skins\Avatars\Flags\CHI.DDS

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most DDS errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your CHI.DDS file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with TrackMania Nations Forever), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, CHI.DDS file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading TrackMania Nations Forever, system crash while loading or saving CHI.DDS, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix CHI.DDS 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 CHI.DDS 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 CHI.DDS error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed TrackMania Nations Forever (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling TrackMania Nations Forever software.

You can uninstall TrackMania Nations Forever 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 TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall TrackMania Nations Forever software.

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

TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified)

Focus Home Interactive

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 CHI.DDS 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 CHI.DDS 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 CHI.DDS 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 CHI.DDS file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free CHI.DDS files for every applicable version of TrackMania Nations Forever. 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 CHI.DDS Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate TrackMania Nations Forever folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\TmNationsForever\GameData\Skins\Avatars\Flags\
  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 CHI.DDS 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.



Download CHI.DDS Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying CHI.DDS to your appropriate Windows system directory. Focus Home Interactive typically does not release TrackMania Nations Forever DDS 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 CHI.DDS and all other DDS files for TrackMania Nations Forever. An incorrectly installed DDS file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to CHI.DDS


DDS Files Related to CHI.DDS

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
StadiumWarpFlagJ.dds DirectDraw Surface TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 11064 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
Icon.dds DirectDraw Surface TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 2176 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
CupSilver.dds DirectDraw Surface TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 87536 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
MAS.dds DirectDraw Surface TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 8320 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
IconCollectionFolderNa... DirectDraw Surface TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 11088 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

Other Files Related to CHI.DDS

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Sessions.xml Extensible Markup Language TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 5796926 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
setuperr.log Log TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 6834 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log Log TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 186881 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log Log TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 14862 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header TrackMania Nations Forever (not specified) 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\


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