CAL File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open CAL Files

Few things are as frustrating as receiving a file that your computer refuses to open up. Understanding the reason why it won't work is the first step to finding a solution. Here are some of the most common error messages and issues when opening CAL files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The CAL File is Corrupt

The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.

Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the CAL File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the CAL file and select Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in the software you selected.

Common CAL-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script Installed

You can simply download Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script software. CAL uses Unknown Apple II File by default, but it is also compatible with Daqarta Extended Audio Data, and Cakewalk Application Language Script. If you have Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the CAL file type extension.

Issue: You Have Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:

Software Developer
Unknown Apple II File found on Golden Orchard Apple II CD Rom
Daqarta Extended Audio Data Interstellar Research
Cakewalk Application Language Script Cakewalk
SuperCalc Worksheet Windows Programmer
PhotoSmart 850 Digital Camera Firmware Update Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P.
QV Map Geographic Coordinates Touratech
Creatacard Calendar Project Broderbund
DOS Calendar Creator File Windows Programmer
Calendar File Unknown
Schedule Data Microsoft Corporation
CALS Raster PC Software Company
CyberAudioLibrary Link Microsoft Programmer
HTML Calendar Maker Pro Microsoft Programmer
Radiance Function File Format Microsoft Programmer

Issue: You Can't Install Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install Unknown Apple II File, Daqarta Extended Audio Data, or Cakewalk Application Language Script, you could also search online for free software that uses CAL files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.


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