How to Download and Fix PROFILE.INF?

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

PROFILE.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 PROFILE.INF related errors on your device. You can also download PROFILE.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 PROFILE.INF

4.1 List of PROFILE.INF file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Office 2010
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2010

Details
File size	587
Oldest file	2017-05-10
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common PROFILE.INF file related problems

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

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

PROFILE.INF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 587 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b9fe6a8e5f66f30d1a3677642cede1cf
	SHA1	1a0b67aa9a4c474143d80d999746ddc817e90e77
	SHA256	9412573838b65a1c82ad6956e2d4637d54d43cc55fe7361a1a255d8fac0c8798
	CRC32	76638f9e
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\THEMES15\PROFILE\

Filename PROFILE.INF

System Windows XP

File size 587 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	623052779b9364db43aee3accb339568
	SHA1	253caeda6a7bfab2a5c5587a97201caf745262b4
	SHA256	fbd657b5788a36036d08113751313a098886b10b599ddb318b2bd3cb5988d07d
	CRC32	f57bbf0b
	Example file location	---

Filename PROFILE.INF

System Windows XP

File size 582 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	aab3fbddf31bdceaae07b273b6c5162f
	SHA1	1d8bebf0e76ef2c12256ebf72e8f82b6bd9de50f
	SHA256	2c46de2b7be10a16a4a2627223f8f64a3f8de3ab762f1cb3d9c193ba374b48aa
	CRC32	9bee97db
	Example file location	---

Filename PROFILE.INF

System Windows 8

File size 587 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b9fe6a8e5f66f30d1a3677642cede1cf
	SHA1	1a0b67aa9a4c474143d80d999746ddc817e90e77
	SHA256	9412573838b65a1c82ad6956e2d4637d54d43cc55fe7361a1a255d8fac0c8798
	CRC32	76638f9e
	Example file location	---

Filename PROFILE.INF

System Windows 7

File size 587 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b9fe6a8e5f66f30d1a3677642cede1cf
	SHA1	1a0b67aa9a4c474143d80d999746ddc817e90e77
	SHA256	9412573838b65a1c82ad6956e2d4637d54d43cc55fe7361a1a255d8fac0c8798
	CRC32	76638f9e
	Example file location	---

Filename PROFILE.INF

System Windows Vista

File size 587 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	b9fe6a8e5f66f30d1a3677642cede1cf
	SHA1	1a0b67aa9a4c474143d80d999746ddc817e90e77
	SHA256	9412573838b65a1c82ad6956e2d4637d54d43cc55fe7361a1a255d8fac0c8798
	CRC32	76638f9e
	Example file location	---