How to Repair keyboard.PNF? Download Now

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

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

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

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Fix keyboard.PNF errors

1 Information about keyboard.PNF file
2 Errors related to keyboard.PNF file
3 How to fix keyboard.PNF 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 keyboard.PNF

4.1 List of keyboard.PNF file versions

File info

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

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	111908
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-04-24

Most common keyboard.PNF file related problems

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

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

keyboard.PNF

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

Problems related to keyboard.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 keyboard.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 keyboard.PNF errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\keyboard.inf_amd64_neutral_0684fdc43059f486\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\keyboard.inf_amd64_neutral_0684fdc43059f486\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 111908 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	d7bf8e482730f9087f5de2ad7f18ad19
	SHA1	535fe19944035fa5da672aad48307840eaec6c4c
	SHA256	e6543e0577a4a53a3bd4c35f9e49add20bc1cb683e02d3377ec551fb2b299dfc
	CRC32	f10c6a6b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows 8.1

File size 122672 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	fb4fee50bb6749d7a5c4d9c075aa2f18
	SHA1	2c8bbf5aa37a35d3f424b022a79f853a85c46586
	SHA256	32689ef8ba0a99e5d97714697e6fad3519381e005dbbe8742c90fdb971dda2f4
	CRC32	dcc08088
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows 8

File size 122920 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	be0187c08faf816d3344b87283088b92
	SHA1	14cc0d5539459ee697e57653f96297c7b4cafeb5
	SHA256	9d1369273e958d25862bf6fcd601660fd0175e29fc662cc639ccca7d841c232e
	CRC32	91b65447
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\inf\

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 123192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8391902e41aac790731d6eeeb8fbb14b
	SHA1	830242eb741557d1ceeb5b2ef375c7a9105bb679
	SHA256	e620446d72e53b52cfd3b3ed1a115c6771864aa361fe46e027373c4b65655db2
	CRC32	5cdeeeeb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\keyboard.inf_amd64_neutral_0684fdc43059f486\

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 123192 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	a35f6bc7fad5f1654f9e21bad3c0f22f
	SHA1	75f5609590fb6621664404ff642762efd6a70db1
	SHA256	6c8fe46325c6d566fc27bcb49d1df70d49fc2102842fe0e4e28f03149c66fe43
	CRC32	212a921c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\keyboard.inf_amd64_neutral_0684fdc43059f486\

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 94588 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0603992f66220d2a2616d56c6783c2e4
	SHA1	fa2264a0d54b626b8b28d92bd567155112b753b9
	SHA256	95ee28819c19e0b1b95080c77a909a6fa11fc099f86476eebc7e75c2d2caa297
	CRC32	8d6ff69c
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 90760 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	16ea7daf88d3f63e4a51bcd061c808dd
	SHA1	0d8e72f83b2785e184e589af482b15b7558b6960
	SHA256	d9948d9125fe782238f60841ce6146b2ad3b3700cbfafaea57125203965f6ed2
	CRC32	e5899375
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 89808 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	999387227422e52ca88f471aad2451d5
	SHA1	501f3e0789746f6c39cd9c75b9f176bb87b194e9
	SHA256	47fe260d611a32f17581195ad6a2e92aa5ae1e33e1329cb75dcf13b5ebf4505b
	CRC32	c9f5e44b
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 94588 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b2c9b202e66d41e583e2eb2af77fe432
	SHA1	be6051d3201f520d37aab4e3a8cfaa378cd71dd6
	SHA256	fa63b30b8b9ced26d83f16315f9a975effb29584e4ca26cb657ab7963cf90077
	CRC32	ca06778c
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 94588 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	be2af8b6000f52ddab813279681b62fe
	SHA1	eac98fd227a3b53f085c7025ec5201767ab95e20
	SHA256	fb9febaa22578e76082b7be3cde33181151477c985d9cf41d8eea960bbedb80f
	CRC32	e4f853d9
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.PNF

System Windows XP

File size 67708 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	33abfdd4beabbd2a2bd96406373c576f
	SHA1	c554cfe5050ff13a145633bb5a27cf02c8370431
	SHA256	1a4cf7a0d9b4bdcb5bfb82f4a62128232edd3e31f6d096eca1cffee5b2f16e48
	CRC32	bfa7de35
	Example file location	---