input.PNF Informations - Download and Fix

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

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

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 input.PNF

4.1 List of input.PNF file versions

File info

General information
Filename	input.PNF
File extension	PNF
Type	Executable Application
Description	Precompiled INF

Software
Program	Windows 8
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	8

Details
File size	138204
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-04-24

Most common input.PNF file related problems

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

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

input.PNF

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

Problems related to input.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 input.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.

How to fix input.PNF errors in just few steps?

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

input.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

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with input.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.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to input.PNF 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 input.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 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 input.PNF file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the input.PNF 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 input.PNF 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 input.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 input.PNF file

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

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\input.inf_amd64_neutral_8693053514b10ee9\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\input.inf_amd64_neutral_8693053514b10ee9\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your input.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 input.PNF

System Windows 8.1

File size 145588 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5b5de72327ee6abe23914693e1e481ce
	SHA1	62c47b7fa9849570113f9f96a1d18c218a5660b9
	SHA256	6785ddd4e073a28bd2d78478dd3f6835a479d901129e1ae1847f88d054ff201c
	CRC32	2fafc9af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename input.PNF

System Windows 8

File size 138204 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	b6bbab73e6eacb01014bcf5ec1051b28
	SHA1	d105ab41a9dc6a25017faccd48991326d6ae8479
	SHA256	5b62d0396378de7b420a2618b2c585054753f080bd86fcae00ec5695dea442f5
	CRC32	c1f05289
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\inf\

Filename input.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 137696 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	50e9151111bd1450d5f640d776da81ed
	SHA1	90c15ef53b88c578325d567889562adc7eee46d6
	SHA256	1d976f961b03ef3613d61aacccf4e28acfa8b2cc0ba77bf5c7d19ba2df65bba9
	CRC32	2859da3c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\input.inf_amd64_neutral_8693053514b10ee9\

Filename input.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 137696 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	9d18b3ffeecf27900d17f2def0fbf35b
	SHA1	f42d216ca801ae57911beec86d0daf3954082b86
	SHA256	fdef18278c0ad221ddde47ca2070b2fe2f12195b26be0fde30cae1efe93cf2a5
	CRC32	6c008840
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\input.inf_amd64_neutral_8693053514b10ee9\

Filename input.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 159172 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	1adfeb97c6ee1d05333a9c12fb9513ba
	SHA1	2a3aa8e9c4a182aa3b0d1f4b6e545423a0270fd3
	SHA256	9ea97f51daaa600f503298d2e512dad3fdee0b325a9ec3eb66f31767040bf5ba
	CRC32	4401179f
	Example file location	---

Filename input.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 159172 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2c5be32023250d33539ec6096a330183
	SHA1	c759d73e2299fd0cc69071be6b8133469d75d9a0
	SHA256	f7ceb62bf2f59493ae37866d4c7879134eca4c2fc77ea939090bcdccb59b69dd
	CRC32	55afcc52
	Example file location	---

Filename input.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 159100 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5d55e129406ac3e4520b242311e052b9
	SHA1	0c614bb62228ee64f0a54e9386fa6778a7a196b2
	SHA256	d0623a282d42094cb5fec81e132e338440fa38eecdc7978928eba35042b638c7
	CRC32	51018db0
	Example file location	---

Filename input.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 159172 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d7b55106a1b9a68b72b9a64ae29ae2b1
	SHA1	fd6b59cb79cc2970c5a4d974599f75c706cea6ee
	SHA256	4c0fac8a2c38d39fd6f0ed40322a3e5e4fc9214dc6385f25d75e1e90610bcf42
	CRC32	84ac0539
	Example file location	---

Filename input.PNF

System Windows XP

File size 108916 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	097d1059f64f3980ca0e97789f176a4b
	SHA1	3656c1166a09de224e8aea108a3b1bd748735d54
	SHA256	092118988cd47390ffd81d74354ffe17e8a56ef0f48ff98eee541bc3d9b61389
	CRC32	36b84477
	Example file location	---