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msports.inf Informations - Download and Fix

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

msports.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 msports.inf related errors on your device. You can also download msports.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 msports.inf
File extension INF
Type Driver
Description Setup Information
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 36246
Oldest file 2006-11-02
Latest file 2017-03-18
msports.inf

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

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

msports.inf

Error

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

OK

Problems related to msports.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 msports.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.

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msports.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 msports.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 msports.inf
System Windows 10
File size 36246 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 52a4290fe5b0c3cb9db9db7248bdcd85
SHA1 15eb675b7f43cbd694a11cc0d7fb459f22391125
SHA256 c59c7d36d65881c7d05ca2c63514e038f92c738f8b95da996608dd44f71139ea
CRC32 a3c8a226
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename msports.inf
System Windows 8.1
File size 38046 bytes
Date 2013-08-22
File details
MD5 dc41930dee6f05bc14218ce5897d4ef8
SHA1 d8dbb514c29e536138604c353353c334199c787d
SHA256 e246a632bfac969ccbc9085ca082a5f18ace668436e8f7a1f45fbec69b1bb405
CRC32 e72bb95e
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename msports.inf
System Windows 8
File size 38072 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 7af6101bb766b8fe2a4204ce92f00229
SHA1 171c73cc2def0a60d129bd4ecf46372f91503b66
SHA256 a1ff6ea008f3f32f69241c35bf472c14e5858163a936101c9aafa069d9245d70
CRC32 f8410c08
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Filename msports.inf
System Windows 7
File size 34368 bytes
Date 2009-07-14
File details
MD5 78505e97598da9363f5bd19e5aebbba3
SHA1 d74f908f3142089b77807cfa94a6c0af73c9d62e
SHA256 3f280cc9055d0b5ff174e49004aa631a24c2c71e61d8a6b1b745a95c49839b71
CRC32 59e5c615
Example file location ---
Filename msports.inf
System Windows Vista
File size 34556 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 17999fd0fa4c987ae05e4a7147e13a0d
SHA1 0e33ffce8e29d75947203f3f256e6c52ca44e6ce
SHA256 57f694fd909543e91d00ebea47cc6b969012329728093760a37e36421ae3cf02
CRC32 85fd8453
Example file location ---
Filename msports.inf
System Windows Vista
File size 34556 bytes
Date 2008-01-21
File details
MD5 7018d2eb91c6c6498e029b189ca9c0cb
SHA1 a3aa17cd2fe3652f86610d7b9ffad2e3151c3d9f
SHA256 e9110743acb32b02202c2a0cce8da29aaf792b430cd163f500b5512175da7693
CRC32 f8afc39b
Example file location ---
Filename msports.inf
System Windows XP
File size 19255 bytes
Date 2008-04-14
File details
MD5 65b62448726611b7bb936c9553cef916
SHA1 e526d7b7947e6f42f5d6d8c7bb1eca1ecd8a30d8
SHA256 a65198c63cbc92f0947a14d809c113d31b670e23726573f8dcdda120b5d3ad6a
CRC32 5df28732
Example file location ---