Repair WC_CAL.dds Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 12/15/2024
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DirectDraw Surface files such as WC_CAL.dds utilize the DDS file extension. This file is considered a Raster Image (DirectDraw Surface) file, and was first created by GamersFirst for the War Rock Client 20111018 software package.

The first version of WC_CAL.dds for War Rock Client 20111018 was seen on 11/07/2011 in Windows 10. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from GamersFirst.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DDS file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of WC_CAL.dds.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: WC_CAL.dds
File Extension: DDS file extension
File Type: Raster Image
Description: DirectDraw Surface
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: War Rock Client 20111018
Developer: GamersFirst
Software: War Rock Client
Software Version: 20111018
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 174904
Oldest File Date: 10/12/2019
Latest File Date: 10/12/2019


What are WC_CAL.dds Error Messages?


General WC_CAL.dds Runtime Errors

WC_CAL.dds file errors often occur during the startup phase of War Rock Client, but can also occur while the program is running. These types DDS errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while War Rock Client is running. Here are some of the most common WC_CAL.dds runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\GamersFirst\War Rock\texture\event\WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.dds file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with War Rock Client), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, WC_CAL.dds file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading War Rock Client, system crash while loading or saving WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.dds error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed War Rock Client (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling War Rock Client software.

You can uninstall War Rock Client 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 War Rock Client 20111018 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall War Rock Client software.

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

War Rock Client 20111018

GamersFirst

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 WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.dds file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free WC_CAL.dds files for every applicable version of War Rock Client. 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 WC_CAL.dds Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate War Rock Client folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\GamersFirst\War Rock\texture\event\
  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 WC_CAL.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 WC_CAL.dds Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying WC_CAL.dds to your appropriate Windows system directory. GamersFirst typically does not release War Rock Client 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 WC_CAL.dds and all other DDS files for War Rock Client. 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


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DDS Files Related to WC_CAL.dds

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
BackgroundLoading_31.dds DirectDraw Surface War Rock Client 20111018 262272 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...
SUB_build08_10177_1374... DirectDraw Surface War Rock Client 20111018 11064 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\microsof...
stone_05_13978_13426.dds DirectDraw Surface War Rock Client 20111018 4224 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
FM106_obj_machine_00_8... DirectDraw Surface War Rock Client 20111018 2872 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...
sm_window_01_4822_1934... DirectDraw Surface War Rock Client 20111018 2872 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header War Rock Client 20111018 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
api-ms-win-core-sysinf... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 19272 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language War Rock Client 20111018 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log War Rock Client 20111018 560 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
MAPPING1.MAP Quake Engine Map War Rock Client 20111018 78132 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository\


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