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How to Download and Fix battery.PNF?

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

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

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

File info

General information
Filename battery.PNF
File extension PNF
Type Executable Application
Description Precompiled INF
Software
Program Windows 7
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 7
Details
File size 15540
Oldest file 2012-07-26
Latest file 2017-04-24
battery.PNF

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

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

battery.PNF

Error

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

OK

Problems related to battery.PNF 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 battery.PNF 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.

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace battery.PNF 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 battery.PNF file.

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

  • Windows 8: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\battery.inf_amd64_neutral_cb8fa151a7b7cb80\
  • Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\battery.inf_amd64_neutral_cb8fa151a7b7cb80\
  • Windows Vista: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows Vista: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your battery.PNF 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 battery.PNF
System Windows 8
File size 7644 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 b818c02c69aa914823925129f74a4319
SHA1 011cff505603d2d9afc1152137ddfd036df3ae9f
SHA256 f5102d2aa4e50e4aa10f91dfdefa54f25a4e2a4b9b26be60c547cb2d6f5e5795
CRC32 8f14d4ae
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename battery.PNF
System Windows 7
File size 15540 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 2829dd982e903ef24eceb32d355ff617
SHA1 29c953cb289f8bf42216bc04dded643938bf857f
SHA256 72fb984d826008b7a6e0bc7e12f59858329aae7d7d6b70695b5976d1d3168155
CRC32 1147d55c
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\battery.inf_amd64_neutral_cb8fa151a7b7cb80\
Filename battery.PNF
System Windows 7
File size 15540 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 b8394458900efcbfefb69bceecc51dd6
SHA1 a2e94f364fafd2ffbbc84ed937f3213c9ef213fe
SHA256 a08e77e80defcdbfe773e0573f5049746e0f5e224f79066ce705380ff4cfdd44
CRC32 4bec8cbd
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\battery.inf_amd64_neutral_cb8fa151a7b7cb80\
Filename battery.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 12884 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 518d8c4dcf9a250736ed3b2312538da3
SHA1 5a1ac24c739294a69b3d1cacc25ffc7032f621e6
SHA256 b55ccf9c10138a68273ae3324ce95e79c43e6c77cc7f6dba605bb4f0f5914a96
CRC32 628dc5e5
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename battery.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 12884 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 f468f3c50081b352c5cd28393cd8b7a8
SHA1 c2c427d8e6920bf8daf6b7a6c17b000c54b0ce5e
SHA256 98e9bbe41a8bd1e20c025f87f2a5a73bf27bbae26121796edd55a7f0aff41ed1
CRC32 6ca51026
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename battery.PNF
System Windows XP
File size 13312 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 0fa79bd642b8a75b4ad38fbe49629eaf
SHA1 47d9a6a047e82362ef268dbcb96a34218e695764
SHA256 24133b76b606d97004507b34493b75b667d41d676c11eca7d247adfd0c399508
CRC32 18c1e9e0
Example file location ---