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

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

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

File info

General information
Filename display.PNF
File extension PNF
Type Executable Application
Description Precompiled INF
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 7596
Oldest file 2006-11-02
Latest file 2017-04-24
display.PNF

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

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

display.PNF

Error

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

OK

Problems related to display.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 display.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.

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

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

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

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\inf\
  • Windows 7: ---
  • Windows 7: ---
  • Windows Vista: ---
  • Windows Vista: ---
  • Windows Vista: ---
  • Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your display.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 display.PNF
System Windows 10
File size 7596 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 c5af6a42c16e73af21449faa78562489
SHA1 4c91e30aa7be9fde8191f4910963efe804719f3d
SHA256 38717dfd14725f890ac60c08545af803fd1e7a114e6033ee5b6b8ff5ed1655da
CRC32 0c269520
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename display.PNF
System Windows 8.1
File size 7540 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 775b7c0212059b8db146565746a62588
SHA1 c71e646dc91df9e2218da81603325d6d68083dca
SHA256 95ffdd9858cb2faf660195963f883a0db6029b08ee3c6ab5a34ff36cc54516d6
CRC32 6184a532
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename display.PNF
System Windows 8.1
File size 7540 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 ce835a2345f5a468b82686299367df4d
SHA1 57aa61282ce7f60baa38d07cb8580bab5f07c5e8
SHA256 96a9ac6f0656bc22b43de33ac39080e522c8efde70edfb8dadde180d879fd62d
CRC32 2506acf9
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename display.PNF
System Windows 8
File size 7540 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 0681675f0d2be970a52bfd49835ece2e
SHA1 19ac67a7560941f65ae750c9abe5a5e6015546e0
SHA256 0fdacbbe76d0435ee709015bbce1e40e2b4770f1601ad9ed3c3320356d31750a
CRC32 edd66fcc
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Filename display.PNF
System Windows 8
File size 7540 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 97ba2c629a5d96e83ab6f6ffb100a023
SHA1 5a0658ae3f9ff5ace5851bbac091dbe62177d815
SHA256 ed7cb555b1f7393976e05c6988999a58b8ccd7516f0f3db69d01dccb8f1c7e33
CRC32 cc29659b
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Filename display.PNF
System Windows 7
File size 10824 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 3c019caddf507990603c988d62313883
SHA1 4d2502ae90072784ca549d12945447fb8b555918
SHA256 183e6b53c1a107a42806b7edfd6e3f6377cee3ae6aa9f62588b4050380e991b7
CRC32 19d438d8
Example file location ---
Filename display.PNF
System Windows 7
File size 10824 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 b15eec95fb60b706596abb04fd552d7d
SHA1 aeeec46c74342a7b657686989cc7e7e3f073f982
SHA256 a7c9c8d757e1d843b84fcfb9bfa1d34038b72ac1caeff6b65327f4af5a35663b
CRC32 824488d1
Example file location ---
Filename display.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 10824 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 14235ff12274764544672408a289ced1
SHA1 c2d0678d5a0a8874198eb4ffa6b67862fd500f44
SHA256 02dfe315ab9eacbc27655e11299c0a9db21978b327266a4e9b930044b222cea8
CRC32 132cd92b
Example file location ---
Filename display.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 10824 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 b1cc5a1965d95ea4678b00508fc70ead
SHA1 b1dd469f4ee005f5179289661f863bf8fe5c1a78
SHA256 132485bbbee8e76728f4f594c57b67ab5a2a591320f9b42d4f0a7b7004ec8d46
CRC32 ae82de15
Example file location ---
Filename display.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 10824 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 caa57f3795f494a67ab5e220f6cfd5e7
SHA1 bcaab51111557fae3fb258bd77b42f2929a0a704
SHA256 792f91a84c5771f0afa62a808692d63e17ccbc7f940324b8c76f1bab95a5a899
CRC32 661033ca
Example file location ---
Filename display.PNF
System Windows XP
File size 53980 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 4331920ea0a76982f5ec1d3d3ac78227
SHA1 66d204626ec24ee9f72c5dc591d001776340ce24
SHA256 b30b8306ba6ed963f725e842a117d56669d7bcae91b259cfd387482a9d058567
CRC32 301e3ff1
Example file location ---