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prnms001.Inf - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing prnms001.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 prnms001.Inf file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

prnms001.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 prnms001.Inf related errors on your device. You can also download prnms001.Inf file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista 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 7, Windows Vista

File info

General information
Filename prnms001.Inf
File extension INF
Type Driver
Description Setup Information
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 2272
Oldest file 2006-11-02
Latest file 2017-03-18
prnms001.Inf

There are various types of errors related to prnms001.Inf file. prnms001.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 prnms001.Inf file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

  • prnms001.Inf is corrupted
  • prnms001.Inf cannot be located
  • Runtime Error - prnms001.Inf
  • prnms001.Inf file error
  • prnms001.Inf file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
  • cannot register prnms001.Inf file:
  • prnms001.Inf file could not be loaded
  • prnms001.Inf file doesn't exist

prnms001.Inf

Error

Application could not be started because prnms001.Inf file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

OK

Problems related to prnms001.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 prnms001.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.

prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.Inf file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.Inf file

The last solution is to manually download and replace prnms001.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 prnms001.Inf file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of prnms001.Inf file example directory paths.

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\spool\tools\Microsoft XPS Document Writer\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\spool\tools\Microsoft XPS Document Writer\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\spool\tools\Microsoft XPS Document Writer\
  • Windows 7: ---
  • Windows 7: ---
  • Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your prnms001.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 prnms001.Inf
System Windows 10
File size 2272 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 9f5a52ea5cd12504ce25b0609c9dcaf4
SHA1 3e4dd246281489593e37ca74603873a1eb7b223b
SHA256 54f7abc375a5a28e868055fe8529a636c5e84c7e5704c8d2a56406fad44514f5
CRC32 d7d2efad
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\spool\tools\Microsoft XPS Document Writer\
Filename prnms001.Inf
System Windows 8.1
File size 2272 bytes
Date 2013-08-22
File details
MD5 bd86b6ef9ea0d5d1e867a137af2596a6
SHA1 ac3e4c1c449fef68da758e27e74a9abca4b6a7be
SHA256 71fe3133d2193f9416e2767cb959c3ea845bedaa31260111d3f097bed4e177fc
CRC32 4ae1f134
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\spool\tools\Microsoft XPS Document Writer\
Filename prnms001.Inf
System Windows 8
File size 2272 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 f4cde998696a1912d56684f5ddc8a427
SHA1 51cae472f929292a86b9d080501325b051ce3099
SHA256 d44f66343cb77bf66828ec62845e38d6f0314a738b985f533b6fdaea0c088ff4
CRC32 092260e6
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\System32\spool\tools\Microsoft XPS Document Writer\
Filename prnms001.Inf
System Windows 7
File size 2242 bytes
Date 2009-07-14
File details
MD5 a75f912629f4d8728c517fe5bffd513a
SHA1 de2835f50b8d500d9eee56c218f3a5b3c3d785d7
SHA256 6f31f44a85ec5788155e8ca301cdd78ae9d3d824c3d3341f4bfd66ef16f67072
CRC32 c17c1c5e
Example file location ---
Filename prnms001.Inf
System Windows 7
File size 2242 bytes
Date 2010-11-21
File details
MD5 b51e6c7d232944730640cd2c24cd19eb
SHA1 4d3728470d8a4f923c352a9e6c2d67e79a013a06
SHA256 6a0f3c3156e353b94065c73449fd072574f871d8bce8ae70539a4c6fa8d29a5d
CRC32 9629140e
Example file location ---
Filename prnms001.Inf
System Windows Vista
File size 2098 bytes
Date 2008-01-21
File details
MD5 4662e44707dbb79e158d1355ea4421d0
SHA1 f006899402b66e3bf1f0311400edb4bf3d322343
SHA256 ab04e81e5b30d3ee29e10a73386984fc7f59973cf3115fcf7878e5c8590c7d91
CRC32 ef1d6dee
Example file location ---