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certclas.PNF Troubleshoot and Download

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

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

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Fix certclas.PNF errors

File info

General information
Filename certclas.PNF
File extension PNF
Type Executable Application
Description Precompiled INF
Software
Program Office 2003
Software Office
Author Microsoft
Software version 2003
Details
File size 7800
Oldest file 2017-04-24
Latest file 2017-05-10
certclas.PNF

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

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

certclas.PNF

Error

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

OK

Problems related to certclas.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 certclas.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.

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

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

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

  • Windows XP: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows XP: C:\Windows\inf\

If the steps did not solve your certclas.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 certclas.PNF
System Windows XP
File size 7800 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
Download
File details
MD5 3b8259df96e58fdc9a8269c08e475d29
SHA1 ffb51cb93025b67adb3452d00e0ba32d0f7758ef
SHA256 449cec1695ce76fbbdbaa45d7972683914e643bf99cb1ef1fe82704e73828e39
CRC32 5dbdf1ed
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename certclas.PNF
System Windows XP
File size 7800 bytes
Date 2017-05-10
Download
File details
MD5 49f3b260e29ca37c6d9642ba24f19a42
SHA1 c572f4aff8adcf40c26f1fa8cce549f2359adb65
SHA256 6a69cd5d3e954d1cdbaa5e10e562e15d364e35ef517186cb0090a1a8a495bc3c
CRC32 126ded9b
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\