prnms001.PNF Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF related errors on your device. You can also download prnms001.PNF file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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Fix prnms001.PNF errors

1 Information about prnms001.PNF file
2 Errors related to prnms001.PNF file
3 How to fix prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF

4.1 List of prnms001.PNF file versions

File info

General information
Filename	prnms001.PNF
File extension	PNF
Type	Executable Application
Description	Precompiled INF

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	5164
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-04-24

Most common prnms001.PNF file related problems

There are various types of errors related to prnms001.PNF file. prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

prnms001.PNF is corrupted
prnms001.PNF cannot be located
Runtime Error - prnms001.PNF
prnms001.PNF file error
prnms001.PNF file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register prnms001.PNF file:
prnms001.PNF file could not be loaded
prnms001.PNF file doesn't exist

prnms001.PNF

Application could not be started because prnms001.PNF file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF errors in just few steps?

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

prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF file

The last solution is to manually download and replace prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of prnms001.PNF file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms001.inf_x86_cf52497f4ec22cae\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms001.inf_x86_71773b2e78081a40\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms001.inf_x86_71773b2e78081a40\
Windows 7: ---
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your prnms001.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 prnms001.PNF

System Windows 10

File size 5164 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	e344618877bb5390b017ae6dd1e21558
	SHA1	541d5551d00140f0e334b96d782e70e41f57a5fc
	SHA256	00a0d20432ee1e8ced336387c5c926c0d31bb4459e5ab0002d2e060b846a3590
	CRC32	92fede8a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms001.inf_x86_cf52497f4ec22cae\

Filename prnms001.PNF

System Windows 8.1

File size 5116 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	928b8bb429159888895d43c5a09b88a5
	SHA1	d2d039a53bafca648643df07b72ef90079066c8c
	SHA256	f09a8eb77ae57b658cc549bd4bfc187d8dee22c218cc54554a178e83b3052fd8
	CRC32	4cb256e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms001.inf_x86_71773b2e78081a40\

Filename prnms001.PNF

System Windows 8

File size 5116 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	935da9f2184006f731034b53f3f065de
	SHA1	df06b67f13807fe8b4d71a863ef801d3a15f2a5f
	SHA256	624e7e97a611e49811d58e718601b64cb6b86cf2e2252b43a4b7c2792ef19f21
	CRC32	74613bbc
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms001.inf_x86_71773b2e78081a40\

Filename prnms001.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 6304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	40d8641ac4de9a6139d212e4269bb70f
	SHA1	ceede052db865bae9d8fb4154c237942d10c246d
	SHA256	2c964a8083fcaebe6f90ec322472efe54b2c867123e792fcec2a351e41956315
	CRC32	37fc75a5
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms001.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 6304 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8d844d2812684cb33b99de9389dd91e4
	SHA1	37695bec6b6a227e8247244b6ba0509a18b46340
	SHA256	fa7a22aee262d18d9b05c22e7b7783240facb0e94c7f0055df35cc42923d0431
	CRC32	001bcc99
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms001.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 5948 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	90b143da6609203b8823195b228edda7
	SHA1	b555328ac2d6f6817d53d1913161bc9fa964f20b
	SHA256	363e7e271a624f74f814d9309b0c49a3dbea9526a0781ef676214d8cf533bfa1
	CRC32	b239227c
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms001.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 5948 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	b111ef68bb6fe03f82bf41a23a0f1429
	SHA1	e0da743ba2529fe823937d44d9ce5b068906350c
	SHA256	5247b440423a27552dca3a7da31495514c0d91eae0cbfb93c17e476a003de471
	CRC32	729e15f0
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms001.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 5948 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	b112b5c82c095d29da1a469005fd8709
	SHA1	a439237a60e9dda5bc953e41716bcde714762cd3
	SHA256	439b768a9838490ecbbb3e267ccfc40616bae3036ac92760f7f6c8fc708806e1
	CRC32	a7d9dde2
	Example file location	---