basicdisplay.inf Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.inf file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

basicdisplay.inf file Setup Information. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of basicdisplay.inf related errors on your device. You can also download basicdisplay.inf file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix basicdisplay.inf errors

1 Information about basicdisplay.inf file
2 Errors related to basicdisplay.inf file
3 How to fix basicdisplay.inf related errors?

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

4 Download basicdisplay.inf

4.1 List of basicdisplay.inf file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	4234
Oldest file	2012-07-26
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common basicdisplay.inf file related problems

There are various types of errors related to basicdisplay.inf file. basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.inf file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

basicdisplay.inf

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

Problems related to basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.inf errors in just few steps?

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

basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.inf file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.inf file

The last solution is to manually download and replace basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.inf file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\inf\

If the steps did not solve your basicdisplay.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 basicdisplay.inf

System Windows 10

File size 4234 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

Download

File details
	MD5	996626872f7ed593c4da07b8d4902170
	SHA1	20828ba7d2b735828dea6c1352745f4958554268
	SHA256	456bafa7700fdd78fa65af9c6965af34bb104a3708e5ccdfc1acbd3e90f6018e
	CRC32	8534d153
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename basicdisplay.inf

System Windows 8.1

File size 4266 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

Download

File details
	MD5	57f440492c418e5428abc50bef154e9d
	SHA1	4df8794112f23d0e247e525afeb364fc304e0596
	SHA256	ac330528baa901e5d0e19198646617b5ed468c05bc57f4efbd1ce290104d25a5
	CRC32	00ad0073
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename basicdisplay.inf

System Windows 8

File size 4460 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d3a8e1df3ae6d5bc7db5716f0af82585
	SHA1	29ae8a32466a587fa0e72bfcd6eb03de96eb7f52
	SHA256	dc6d3e32a9650061365ffee4065a16b06c389946966b3c26514da8de3758454d
	CRC32	ddfd6446
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\inf\