Troubleshoot volume.inf Errors and Download File

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

volume.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 volume.inf related errors on your device. You can also download volume.inf file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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 volume.inf

4.1 List of volume.inf file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	2050
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common volume.inf file related problems

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

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

volume.inf

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

Problems related to volume.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 volume.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 volume.inf errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of volume.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 Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your volume.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 volume.inf

System Windows 10

File size 2050 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7b7944a6b56475c75519ab00d8c48a38
	SHA1	378966f3440edb9b1ddf0f6537af4a297488a04a
	SHA256	8451cb03b452ec31734fa6fea4394788b274fab182b555a467de9333d16386d0
	CRC32	fab51b3b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename volume.inf

System Windows 8.1

File size 1948 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2b9a30371be77842d23322003d4e158f
	SHA1	2e47645fe1adef98629a2e58e9399fbf5d086a4e
	SHA256	a8395ff5360a70728746b93cad54279fb580356e88794183b0bb1e8a48cc65bd
	CRC32	61156621
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename volume.inf

System Windows 8

File size 1948 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0cdb96a3002e587b2c09ea05a51b7eb0
	SHA1	18a032d5cb412dd3f119a5176127e986e37c2667
	SHA256	f00b7a5e0b9e06a64dd662b7cc67b956c272ca35ce79132c1274c81455f863a6
	CRC32	54a7c2e7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\inf\

Filename volume.inf

System Windows 7

File size 1968 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f51255d30587adb47b3439035847f61d
	SHA1	d5f56b58a2d5567cbbec470d81a1f628d87d46b9
	SHA256	637e21d55e6646836babc5a3cab3f48928976e3ace288d6640e295253ad285fe
	CRC32	fbabc39b
	Example file location	---

Filename volume.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 2082 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	28b4b4dc54c9f89cc0c4b144e532ccc3
	SHA1	f2b27a9b18c8c4a8b9bb5234bdfe1ce78201c2a5
	SHA256	caab1fd22683ced0ed90529cdcd8d8acd448c5634e0d2e113a8d42adb1280ae4
	CRC32	b1275b93
	Example file location	---

Filename volume.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 2082 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2a8cd3338607ec723c096c5671a2d104
	SHA1	1f4ee9bb9ee5c36f4cc9e966a6e51521f68fb10b
	SHA256	9647ffc5c25f9909db57b16128a4799ccb3146f01d224fb56bbe3024b6d95eb0
	CRC32	7261fbe1
	Example file location	---

Filename volume.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 2082 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bdf491a021525c449266e23b0d1b6009
	SHA1	91b642b1a1027b49bf9c55fb3fc3100f7e1cfab3
	SHA256	b21cf0d3089828d4825fb8adad3ed5a4c7d212f3fdc28c4eaab0dfd6a02e9829
	CRC32	24244dec
	Example file location	---

Filename volume.inf

System Windows XP

File size 1018 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	e7dc5445a7ca8d16752e6c059f2e2526
	SHA1	5c4c3ce930d9f850348b85b60094b72c0d3706a4
	SHA256	cc4939ad526c5df1160f50a5441b44ceb344c00ec3c57910d092d25d31dc93d7
	CRC32	6d01ef32
	Example file location	---