prnms002.PNF - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF related errors on your device. You can also download prnms002.PNF file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, 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 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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Fix prnms002.PNF errors

1 Information about prnms002.PNF file
2 Errors related to prnms002.PNF file
3 How to fix prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF

4.1 List of prnms002.PNF file versions

File info

General information
Filename	prnms002.PNF
File extension	PNF
Type	Executable Application
Description	Precompiled INF

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	6844
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-04-24

Most common prnms002.PNF file related problems

There are various types of errors related to prnms002.PNF file. prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

prnms002.PNF is corrupted
prnms002.PNF cannot be located
Runtime Error - prnms002.PNF
prnms002.PNF file error
prnms002.PNF file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register prnms002.PNF file:
prnms002.PNF file could not be loaded
prnms002.PNF file doesn't exist

prnms002.PNF

Application could not be started because prnms002.PNF file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to prnms002.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 prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF errors in just few steps?

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

prnms002.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 prnms002.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 prnms002.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 prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the prnms002.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 prnms002.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 prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF file

The last solution is to manually download and replace prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of prnms002.PNF file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_c9cf71e01a303dd0\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_9dd2a8f061876fbb\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_9dd2a8f061876fbb\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_9dd2a8f061876fbb\
Windows 7: ---
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your prnms002.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 prnms002.PNF

System Windows 10

File size 6844 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	e8d757173e8c52468d145671a5414c6d
	SHA1	2e1609696dd87595a6ce500216afe935667723b2
	SHA256	e9bc2a96dea3595813e2fce2831873ec481beb7368115bf9c7de233b63b9f801
	CRC32	8012f739
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_c9cf71e01a303dd0\

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows 8.1

File size 6628 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6199f49d16f2f2d0402c31903b901953
	SHA1	0d6664fde5a33e8c6f578ae45540d0a0cbfff9eb
	SHA256	23e58a5930475d47fa73538c61d1c9352e70a738467412885a75d70343e18aad
	CRC32	5a5f7e55
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_9dd2a8f061876fbb\

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows 8

File size 6628 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	965806d60de6648fde58dc2f6ee27f8d
	SHA1	4aa32605ba9480247cbae3973be7149b190e4469
	SHA256	ae93f91aa6c43f4cf79a883a7fc848d9f7e8bef5dad869e4173b2075a1efad74
	CRC32	de9d1464
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_9dd2a8f061876fbb\

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows 8

File size 6628 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a3cf566c9c6bb165f5801b29aab45725
	SHA1	6e5b52574136aa570888d9ae0d90ee057fd526dc
	SHA256	f4656c206515268695de7068645b4cd596654094e668687dc1081e1d4b7469d3
	CRC32	a62342ab
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms002.inf_x86_9dd2a8f061876fbb\

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 6360 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	3c70ac3660ae35b7aafb52f4ad9aea9b
	SHA1	f749d9410a497b8605e7ad2e00b90444b489928c
	SHA256	39c62b2b2ab153b8470ad855cd3291a7668774dda695e1f1031f80ea5801ecfb
	CRC32	1db98bf7
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 6360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	574eeaecd316e58b234ebeb5966a5de4
	SHA1	1e770257c9801d8d867d9a1fc0259c2da2fb3954
	SHA256	11705f989a1606b718a12313269f6b3e114b51e4fe7a126d61b464c5365a9d74
	CRC32	88446c78
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 6260 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	1f1bb9e38df728100d6932fa911843ff
	SHA1	16b3274a0c51d7456472af478f46ec0eaa8e1524
	SHA256	f3e6033fa8b702ec744a330f4bf1a339499df3d53ecebc086ab1d6e2b191fbd7
	CRC32	e9265720
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 6360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c62222d58841a59bb35e4b8ccf0aa90d
	SHA1	f2903a9ebfefee5c3737c7e15645a539f3f3d773
	SHA256	ae392a10feb8734aa646ea76ca9c5e479cfca749ea9a05cc551ac0bfcf8a7bcc
	CRC32	007d8170
	Example file location	---

Filename prnms002.PNF

System Windows Vista

File size 6360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	dfb5718190f9e05158086e69a7343e44
	SHA1	41a957a21ca6773e85db778c4171a180069eb798
	SHA256	e37ae077c1f24ffb493b63ec99d603dc3980949f0651946063b5fb059fc0a838
	CRC32	0fe0bebf
	Example file location	---