SANDSTON.INF Informations - Download and Fix

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

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

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

4.1 List of SANDSTON.INF file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Office XP
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	490
Oldest file	2017-05-10
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common SANDSTON.INF file related problems

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

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

SANDSTON.INF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows XP

File size 490 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b6186a5537880977c4abe63961258836
	SHA1	34f13bf629f3c52783e03ac29cead87b4df1ee20
	SHA256	83cf709813e2f9b570f7e15ae7a3d9b7938103ffcf964859e40790eb1aa84998
	CRC32	2b745939
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Themes\sandston\