What are DAVID.RAW Error Messages?

General DAVID.RAW Runtime Errors

DAVID.RAW file errors often occur during the startup phase of Test Drive, but can also occur while the program is running. These types RAW errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Test Drive is running. Here are some of the most common DAVID.RAW runtime errors:

• DAVID.RAW could not be found.
• DAVID.RAW error.
• DAVID.RAW failed to load.
• Error loading DAVID.RAW.
• Failed to register DAVID.RAW / Cannot register DAVID.RAW.
• Runtime Error - DAVID.RAW.
• The file DAVID.RAW is missing or corrupt.

Most RAW errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your DAVID.RAW file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Test Drive), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, DAVID.RAW file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Test Drive, system crash while loading or saving DAVID.RAW, 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 DAVID.RAW 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 DAVID.RAW issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

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 DAVID.RAW error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

You can uninstall Test Drive 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 Test Drive 5 and click "Uninstall"
5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Test Drive software.

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

Test Drive 5

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When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many DAVID.RAW 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 DAVID.RAW 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 DAVID.RAW 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 DAVID.RAW file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free DAVID.RAW files for every applicable version of Test Drive. 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 DAVID.RAW Files".
2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
3. Copy this file to the appropriate Test Drive folder location:
   
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Accolade\TD4demo\COMMON\CREDITS\
   
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.

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