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Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF related errors on your device. You can also download prnms003.PNF file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 8

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Fix prnms003.PNF errors

1 Information about prnms003.PNF file
2 Errors related to prnms003.PNF file
3 How to fix prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF

4.1 List of prnms003.PNF file versions

File info

General information
Filename	prnms003.PNF
File extension	PNF
Type	Executable Application
Description	Precompiled INF

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	6812
Oldest file	2012-07-26
Latest file	2017-04-24

Most common prnms003.PNF file related problems

There are various types of errors related to prnms003.PNF file. prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

prnms003.PNF is corrupted
prnms003.PNF cannot be located
Runtime Error - prnms003.PNF
prnms003.PNF file error
prnms003.PNF file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register prnms003.PNF file:
prnms003.PNF file could not be loaded
prnms003.PNF file doesn't exist

prnms003.PNF

Application could not be started because prnms003.PNF file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to prnms003.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 prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF errors in just few steps?

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

prnms003.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 prnms003.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 prnms003.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 prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the prnms003.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 prnms003.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 prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF file

The last solution is to manually download and replace prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of prnms003.PNF file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_fd9b9365c7be8df0\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_48858e330b88a3d7\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_48858e330b88a3d7\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_48858e330b88a3d7\

If the steps did not solve your prnms003.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 prnms003.PNF

System Windows 10

File size 6812 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	9bca52a5628f602a283e6637d2f39f07
	SHA1	ae49a1d647ab8deac44334eea506d63be3d3570a
	SHA256	c0e4412135441aa5263687284026cff8ffefb1f9133be85d2df928c252274978
	CRC32	79611b7c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_fd9b9365c7be8df0\

Filename prnms003.PNF

System Windows 8.1

File size 6752 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4a5d1a91932fd08fe157bcbc550cff09
	SHA1	7005d6704081bb6679eb1a130de054e2473e8489
	SHA256	42a783f60c7b351ba11961d903a94338aa3a64ba3767188e689295ac65770ed0
	CRC32	18d5bb3a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_48858e330b88a3d7\

Filename prnms003.PNF

System Windows 8

File size 6752 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	67b442ff011a2da87089a4df7371b1d7
	SHA1	13780c7fd54e1376e3ce959c4b09a2049a32a41a
	SHA256	e2b6a8f56bac25b6d7eeb6ca5851560ce7a950d3c54739547cca075f92ca7469
	CRC32	380c6a26
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_48858e330b88a3d7\

Filename prnms003.PNF

System Windows 8

File size 6752 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	98f69357a67c63dc335c322d5c753ddd
	SHA1	2eb0cd869679679049049475daf22f0618ae8f19
	SHA256	e2ce9a03b8268d9f088fcfa76c14f028571353a24eb2719f5558fafd9ff8ff4c
	CRC32	7471c9a6
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnms003.inf_x86_48858e330b88a3d7\