Repair and Download prnts003.PNF Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF related errors on your device. You can also download prnts003.PNF file compatible with Windows 7, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, Windows 7

User popularity

Fix prnts003.PNF errors

1 Information about prnts003.PNF file
2 Errors related to prnts003.PNF file
3 How to fix prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF

4.1 List of prnts003.PNF file versions

File info

General information
Filename	prnts003.PNF
File extension	PNF
Type	Executable Application
Description	Precompiled INF

Software
Program	Windows 7
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	7

Details
File size	15712
Oldest file	2009-07-14
Latest file	2009-07-14

Most common prnts003.PNF file related problems

There are various types of errors related to prnts003.PNF file. prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

prnts003.PNF is corrupted
prnts003.PNF cannot be located
Runtime Error - prnts003.PNF
prnts003.PNF file error
prnts003.PNF file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register prnts003.PNF file:
prnts003.PNF file could not be loaded
prnts003.PNF file doesn't exist

prnts003.PNF

Application could not be started because prnts003.PNF file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to prnts003.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 prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF errors in just few steps?

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

prnts003.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 prnts003.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 prnts003.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 prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the prnts003.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 prnts003.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 prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF file

The last solution is to manually download and replace prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of prnts003.PNF file example directory paths.

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnts003.inf_amd64_neutral_33a68664c7e7ae4b\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnts003.inf_amd64_neutral_33a68664c7e7ae4b\

If the steps did not solve your prnts003.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 prnts003.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 15712 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	2f8d93b6c41cace305ed410cc27a42a6
	SHA1	7c04e2c8cc6e493690ab42806a3123f6911ffad6
	SHA256	6fe02c7713538e287fae433a4f1dfb1bd23b489cef5f8192b2b4d5326179bc17
	CRC32	15a98414
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnts003.inf_amd64_neutral_33a68664c7e7ae4b\

Filename prnts003.PNF

System Windows 7

File size 15712 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

Download

File details
	MD5	3ed4f0d170e48f3acfd0817a756d3c7c
	SHA1	f2e557a3b71d30151027a9e1bd7048a07880554d
	SHA256	b5162e1f1f422501d39eb7d5280e85b604b81316abeb5722a9bd90ab91061b80
	CRC32	d5337074
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnts003.inf_amd64_neutral_33a68664c7e7ae4b\