ECHO.INF - How to Fix? Download Now

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

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

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

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 ECHO.INF

4.1 List of ECHO.INF file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Office 2010
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2010

Details
File size	503
Oldest file	2017-05-10
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common ECHO.INF file related problems

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

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

ECHO.INF

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

Problems related to ECHO.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 ECHO.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 ECHO.INF errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace ECHO.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 ECHO.INF file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\THEMES15\ECHO\
Windows XP: ---
Windows XP: ---
Windows 8: ---
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your ECHO.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 ECHO.INF

System Windows 10

File size 503 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	394800900f0ee48f9c3bdc4cd0757048
	SHA1	f8a6d489812e696b9256393df3a94c1ac6ccce23
	SHA256	a951dfb442c9b71631667159525288624c40eac7c456b7686496298102a0d3ea
	CRC32	ad2c73b2
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\THEMES15\ECHO\

Filename ECHO.INF

System Windows XP

File size 503 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b6b5aa3f235fabeb6cbf19c1efa83313
	SHA1	e6be6e60e5fc2b6ac6bf4da3be3cc1ae3f65039d
	SHA256	e3a4b0447272961a0cfe7a8c7c26885952a339c71c20fdb4e873d43f5bb3e515
	CRC32	682058e6
	Example file location	---

Filename ECHO.INF

System Windows XP

File size 498 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	10a554bbcd6559ea35d69319976f8127
	SHA1	61e24f12f150a5a2a41060718864a9d8270e5e9c
	SHA256	6d97cceebddd568c26600e52abc17c97f4d71052645c3d450f0a991a3f6a83b7
	CRC32	76413131
	Example file location	---

Filename ECHO.INF

System Windows 8

File size 503 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	394800900f0ee48f9c3bdc4cd0757048
	SHA1	f8a6d489812e696b9256393df3a94c1ac6ccce23
	SHA256	a951dfb442c9b71631667159525288624c40eac7c456b7686496298102a0d3ea
	CRC32	ad2c73b2
	Example file location	---

Filename ECHO.INF

System Windows 7

File size 503 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	394800900f0ee48f9c3bdc4cd0757048
	SHA1	f8a6d489812e696b9256393df3a94c1ac6ccce23
	SHA256	a951dfb442c9b71631667159525288624c40eac7c456b7686496298102a0d3ea
	CRC32	ad2c73b2
	Example file location	---

Filename ECHO.INF

System Windows Vista

File size 503 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	394800900f0ee48f9c3bdc4cd0757048
	SHA1	f8a6d489812e696b9256393df3a94c1ac6ccce23
	SHA256	a951dfb442c9b71631667159525288624c40eac7c456b7686496298102a0d3ea
	CRC32	ad2c73b2
	Example file location	---