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Download monitor.PNF to Fix Errors

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

monitor.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 monitor.PNF related errors on your device. You can also download monitor.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 monitor.PNF
File extension PNF
Type Executable Application
Description Precompiled INF
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 1162100
Oldest file 2006-11-02
Latest file 2017-04-24
monitor.PNF

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

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

monitor.PNF

Error

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

OK

Problems related to monitor.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 monitor.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.

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of monitor.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 monitor.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 monitor.PNF
System Windows 10
File size 1162100 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 092deeec5d85d2c293bcb9dc7b529589
SHA1 9b65d18e7ec6e608183c222131c503b4fcbcc3ca
SHA256 faacad44a42c0da849613c5bcb945ef9db70cefaa07a9924ea9060ff10e2ac9b
CRC32 1b09cb87
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows 8.1
File size 1147680 bytes
Date 2014-11-20
File details
MD5 5a29f94d0625eab8995cc7f0f6933543
SHA1 2e474794c5af8a63a4301bc08500e0e73e2d5ee8
SHA256 b102b100401b458cbc123498c865cbd56110bc2866d1201f14ee7f7457b39d8a
CRC32 8d440dc1
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows 8.1
File size 1147680 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 f5245598f81162be6545b96f00508b97
SHA1 4dcc16580b84f59bbe793ddf09d30eeccc048d18
SHA256 bc1ee3bf4b62ccd216b316e1d7366ac88c3e9e96acd01c47e6407f200ab6c6b7
CRC32 1edb5826
Example file location C:\Windows\inf\
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows 8
File size 1147648 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 78dfa571fd6ca3f737ae85ef2f1f1010
SHA1 dd02928dafc0f8eaa28fbbf4d21787680afa3072
SHA256 3bc03f2447e5921c44d14889e9f15f7c93f4ba546fca6390e3079be3677126b6
CRC32 4f6b5e63
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows 8
File size 1147648 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 a8e9b3b5e3f8b7dcaf64704b5f9b7b31
SHA1 348e89c8ada33bc9a8fc2c2b94d517d41ce0162e
SHA256 668e7a23c2eae88f94e313e697a2971b837e92f51b908f59af057abc670dc8f4
CRC32 e8d0c876
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows 7
File size 1149432 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 38e52aab27fb938a51de8b138d92c1d5
SHA1 df44cab637ede7c3acff04c4238932b607a65d7e
SHA256 7695c32d1f470902ec55ce33910936bf783a0e655a9d6ddccc16b264d197d1ce
CRC32 4ba3077d
Example file location ---
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows 7
File size 1149432 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 a6ba54e0e91cbdad9243cdf570d5acc1
SHA1 28ab877dc514d61c4044497751ef0730d532f9b1
SHA256 3c0f9d9d74db6dd90f412bce695aa126dd5cdebf49e3ff4cbba24e2100999d51
CRC32 4a4c0b53
Example file location ---
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 1148260 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 4f580eb4b4a402c57ce7009ec7b738a8
SHA1 65daf16bf4af948364f3ad4fbb42d7908aa2fb99
SHA256 3012735840530ec1fd6f0649741c32c8680508243ede21b4708d86f5484f8664
CRC32 78919601
Example file location ---
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 1148260 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 8aee4f2fafe9b8429257431dcea32726
SHA1 01c905e7f57e70f78516c1103c4e47786376d357
SHA256 3d1f1960dcafd3db4f8f31159f76240092e52aef09dc6621ccbd37fb51ba23ae
CRC32 cc2e2272
Example file location ---
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows Vista
File size 1148260 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 caf252c4094611723690491f8c969278
SHA1 ea76474b7e66602c1f22ed5691779b43634d13cf
SHA256 0ceb964b5484b669a86160450a601d44860fb9a8a7dbab86435e66c572348d8c
CRC32 ef14b825
Example file location ---
Filename monitor.PNF
System Windows XP
File size 108188 bytes
Date 2017-04-24
File details
MD5 a6f5df41dd0a7b11ec4542489e2c204d
SHA1 6b8471c32b5fb470cb1e5169e831edfded9126fa
SHA256 02e4d4c45d075ad46fd51d9111d56aefba579dc41c7be96124c23abd61f29253
CRC32 a89b2438
Example file location ---