Troubleshoot input.inf Errors and Download File

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

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

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 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 input.inf

4.1 List of input.inf file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	73336
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common input.inf file related problems

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

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

input.inf

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of input.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 Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 73336 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	ddd838f17907448f2e8b40115f2437a3
	SHA1	dda4c373831058121c4b1e18da3e3db3f9a5b232
	SHA256	ab55da7e0b8705ea76a2a435c21ed3936cea0b496e6d532facd469aef7254945
	CRC32	2e5b323f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename input.inf

System Windows 8.1

File size 75656 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5c3ee6a8d480cd6d71de584bf0222237
	SHA1	03f0a4740a52046e00cb65dfa44b4b7555449f29
	SHA256	78f5c551017168712ba439e73a72f7164aedf32fdf9bd90f3557644039cbcfc7
	CRC32	a38d3287
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename input.inf

System Windows 8

File size 70558 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	609eaefeae8541816186fd5b3e5c05a2
	SHA1	fdcdcc0adcdbad78b2f9d8e7999d94a750b2e93f
	SHA256	223ce8c06c33823034ea4faefaf600ed6889d00af72010af18cc3e3f72560675
	CRC32	52a6db2e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\inf\

Filename input.inf

System Windows 7

File size 69292 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e93a8034cd7dd230f5b77139556dfea7
	SHA1	44c4f8f1a1b8507020b4935529de6ca00ca736a8
	SHA256	14650aaba431d280188a8a1c93d004743f87fc97bc8201c18ad0186b346f2613
	CRC32	bf8256a9
	Example file location	---

Filename input.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 121170 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7993e36913831b5ae2e576515baec61f
	SHA1	0dce47ae3476425c29e1968eb8b3ac48c886a862
	SHA256	1134bdf001f271da4e36eed30042bde9d4924a3fd2ef700793e03071a274e73e
	CRC32	a2318d68
	Example file location	---

Filename input.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 121170 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	8647d8ea71f5ac7c175c37b7cadef539
	SHA1	0ece70a1ee75d54403964ada8d0fe0e79ff4799c
	SHA256	3ae2625d75442dc428affa853335d8bbbbf50638f56d3b772da509754c053a2f
	CRC32	cb0cdc2a
	Example file location	---

Filename input.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 121110 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	cdedcec1bf2eb66e698220ff06c8715d
	SHA1	5725b44aa1d20c809e33df96bb85c752f9d68b90
	SHA256	140d9a3bdfc0c285425de7b8aa5aed301e15d1e31d3f83642633a6d76bcc3f4d
	CRC32	be798953
	Example file location	---

Filename input.inf

System Windows XP

File size 69990 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	6e00e6848c89f785c23f8f2e4bbdbf49
	SHA1	bf3861add2eea7c80a0ef04a5ea91aa480bf5ba0
	SHA256	43c95300df420137db9c2749d1742346c85b1ed115b77f4113fbca1fff7c55c4
	CRC32	f4ad209f
	Example file location	---