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How to Download and Fix battery.inf?

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

battery.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 battery.inf related errors on your device. You can also download battery.inf file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

File info

General information
Filename battery.inf
File extension INF
Type Driver
Description Setup Information
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 3678
Oldest file 2006-11-02
Latest file 2017-03-18
battery.inf

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

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

battery.inf

Error

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

OK

Problems related to battery.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 battery.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.

battery.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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with battery.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.

Windows Update

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

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 battery.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

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 battery.inf file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the battery.inf file with properly working version. To use the tool:

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

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

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

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

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the battery.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 battery.inf file

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

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

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 7: ---
  • Windows Vista: ---
  • Windows Vista: ---
  • Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your battery.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 battery.inf
System Windows 10
File size 3678 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 58482b3011f788073b447a5187273197
SHA1 1cb8a05f2d87fb27149e2b4da5cc5c84f8d27e96
SHA256 21eec8ab1303f3e4c188b818b267e18175528a646e1eee2354b8146ae53dd23a
CRC32 17bc8366
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename battery.inf
System Windows 8.1
File size 3678 bytes
Date 2013-08-22
File details
MD5 6218ba03cd7c54d9ff9908e11ee28884
SHA1 760707aef2614a002876bf6bb093a0ddd5bb7252
SHA256 1c5b167eabf0565f7db37e767dfae98c2dcb6df09aa16d4b10863eb272a0bc5a
CRC32 ea46ef16
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename battery.inf
System Windows 8
File size 3678 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 f8c741c4a45ffc471929d3e7f352cda7
SHA1 4bba724d9e41d6198d167f1cba275881e4704fd2
SHA256 ec8a06c96cdf91f6a7cf9ca09aef1b595d8eae0a59f6d6fb71f483a95f5e5321
CRC32 4bad1641
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Filename battery.inf
System Windows 7
File size 8326 bytes
Date 2009-07-14
File details
MD5 05bd16ab860c8b6ffd01376f68451b58
SHA1 c95ddec880f5e85aec37b1b626d71e8cb05d0eb0
SHA256 ea2ca7111af8b2810dfb5131813363d61950d43f17beb273c475a76afdddc1c3
CRC32 a65ca8dd
Example file location ---
Filename battery.inf
System Windows Vista
File size 6890 bytes
Date 2008-01-21
File details
MD5 9e4d50128a3ac5311dcdcd31fac05747
SHA1 a73e5a1e42829597bf8f97e84f23d86636939222
SHA256 72acfb092ba0e1711a07f21ced004fbf178d963351fe9184e38b2f9b2bc19fea
CRC32 9f93b31f
Example file location ---
Filename battery.inf
System Windows Vista
File size 6890 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 d4e8c9210d0488eb3a1d971d138b77cb
SHA1 620880e816ba898edf2f7a1e883dee7e5b391e67
SHA256 fb3d2ed47229487966da6d217c5b9a323280afad34a2b43cf46a1254e85d5b13
CRC32 fafe55fd
Example file location ---
Filename battery.inf
System Windows XP
File size 5442 bytes
Date 2008-04-14
File details
MD5 f5f6a9231ea76ff06af68d7c8514b1f0
SHA1 4f5394859e6cbbccfa40f24ff89a959ea50ab2b7
SHA256 9e27d26a113be1f1c91c10bb07ae94c6f81cfe429a25c1df33700ea3ccec1471
CRC32 7da57d80
Example file location ---