Download setupapi.dev.log to Fix Errors

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

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

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

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Fix setupapi.dev.log errors

1 Information about setupapi.dev.log file
2 Errors related to setupapi.dev.log file
3 How to fix setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log

4.1 List of setupapi.dev.log file versions

File info

General information
Filename	setupapi.dev.log
File extension	LOG
Type	Text
Description	Log

Software
Program	Office 2010
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2010

Details
File size	1206501
Oldest file	2017-04-24
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common setupapi.dev.log file related problems

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

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

setupapi.dev.log

Application could not be started because setupapi.dev.log file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log errors in just few steps?

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

setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log file

The last solution is to manually download and replace setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your setupapi.dev.log 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 setupapi.dev.log

System Windows 10

File size 15138 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	4a874988eb681da26baad67d658a19df
	SHA1	011be9fdb2f5c2e8167907db73ededbd7b7c5aee
	SHA256	4a8115954d9775182c387194ce15888e67d3117c4b873e9c57f41cc98316fecb
	CRC32	959367e9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename setupapi.dev.log

System Windows 10

File size 5585 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	0f7a82c142d40bfc2fb8392566b1f1ea
	SHA1	c9ee4610f6b08b477177f67b270e4edadf7bf0d4
	SHA256	74aab637d6c95c18af2d20f64237817e3e1d51c235126a928a24821206b646f2
	CRC32	2fe8d6c5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename setupapi.dev.log

System Windows 8.1

File size 19508 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	edb27024dfb6603f9f4077b918804478
	SHA1	7fa8def3a03fc80cecb64bbee0eed9c9da91b569
	SHA256	8bd29e51351f6d35925b8d4d517f57c03a5e213c265a56c04a9212c65bc623db
	CRC32	f36fb412
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename setupapi.dev.log

System Windows 7

File size 1194039 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	519c1d99fb29ca1c2c7e2681b9597f6f
	SHA1	df57b2d693d880a6d1b8fa99cc7a19323adba22b
	SHA256	b08b034dcc55dda574f56baa93de06cc05481113a0251b171a466b575c87a8fd
	CRC32	a1848116
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename setupapi.dev.log

System Windows 7

File size 1206501 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	f76c17e06d636a639b81e0f2cfd9dce2
	SHA1	c92da033facbe58ffa4590f88b17f547e06d238a
	SHA256	83ae4ca0b8b94f3b4541c0d5adf6cad0bdd4c0725a1523b36d91efc6704c1e7a
	CRC32	429d1f30
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename setupapi.dev.log

System Windows Vista

File size 1586073 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	9f0995df415114fd342b99f61c2c8835
	SHA1	ba4e9bff543956e5648994abfa01288e1eb6cecb
	SHA256	a85cf184b5b26b3a410cba98fc0f69d9f996286344778ce49c178776c89f47e3
	CRC32	3f285c00
	Example file location	---

Filename setupapi.dev.log

System Windows Vista

File size 1599060 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	f019a378794de4c98a14c24e2977b7b3
	SHA1	5d8286f54c6f413571c0b1f6fa9680649157080a
	SHA256	54aa73d25ff455cd3c425418c3022bb84071c86e101b7e78d01c5829b47eefd2
	CRC32	433f25ef
	Example file location	---

Filename setupapi.dev.log

System Windows 8

File size 5585 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	0f7a82c142d40bfc2fb8392566b1f1ea
	SHA1	c9ee4610f6b08b477177f67b270e4edadf7bf0d4
	SHA256	74aab637d6c95c18af2d20f64237817e3e1d51c235126a928a24821206b646f2
	CRC32	2fe8d6c5
	Example file location	---