Fix ARCS.INF Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing ARCS.INF files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent ARCS.INF file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

ARCS.INF file Setup Information. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Office software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of ARCS.INF related errors on your device. You can also download ARCS.INF file compatible with Windows XP, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows XP, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download ARCS.INF

4.1 List of ARCS.INF file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ARCS.INF
File extension	INF
Type	Driver
Description	Setup Information

Software
Program	Office XP
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	150
Oldest file	2017-05-10
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common ARCS.INF file related problems

There are various types of errors related to ARCS.INF file. ARCS.INF file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to ARCS.INF file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

ARCS.INF is corrupted
ARCS.INF cannot be located
Runtime Error - ARCS.INF
ARCS.INF file error
ARCS.INF file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register ARCS.INF file:
ARCS.INF file could not be loaded
ARCS.INF file doesn't exist

ARCS.INF

Application could not be started because ARCS.INF file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to ARCS.INF can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing ARCS.INF file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix ARCS.INF errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

ARCS.INF file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with ARCS.INF file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to ARCS.INF file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of ARCS.INF or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to ARCS.INF file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the ARCS.INF file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the ARCS.INF file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the ARCS.INF file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace ARCS.INF file

The last solution is to manually download and replace ARCS.INF file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded ARCS.INF file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of ARCS.INF file example directory paths.

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\css\arcs.tem\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\css\arcs.tem\

If the steps did not solve your ARCS.INF file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename ARCS.INF

System Windows XP

File size 150 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	9963878df8e592a6af8fd6936f50de03
	SHA1	2bd713f4895214855535936d4f2e796405a98661
	SHA256	676ce9072d67814d016741b717d840fbc06798755b05f91c6e00f931f9b01060
	CRC32	f209756a
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\css\arcs.tem\

Filename ARCS.INF

System Windows XP

File size 440 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	9cc78a05622aaf4a12c0799710d2f2b3
	SHA1	d428b601665aa85b25b9aa8731ea8c140c7c3026
	SHA256	f1465355da0805401f4e6adec24d2e1145761afc91929ca9d184e5f8a8cb1a06
	CRC32	964b13fa
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\css\arcs.tem\