How to Download and Fix PIECHART.INF?

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

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

Compatible with: Windows XP

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Fix PIECHART.INF errors

1 Information about PIECHART.INF file
2 Errors related to PIECHART.INF file
3 How to fix PIECHART.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 PIECHART.INF

4.1 List of PIECHART.INF file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Office XP
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	634
Oldest file	2017-05-10
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common PIECHART.INF file related problems

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

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

PIECHART.INF

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Themes\piechart\

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

System Windows XP

File size 634 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	3677d5b74ccd41623fc171de9b319f4e
	SHA1	f8bf183ba1b2ec885dcee7c900b03f1c0ef39c7c
	SHA256	41d29786c2573aa728ac3e30e621c6cb3485f573501439a28412fef4275970d4
	CRC32	1b4d07ab
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Themes\piechart\