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Basic information about INF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension INF（*.INF or *.inf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the INF file yourself.

There are 9 file types using the INF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the INF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support INF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the INF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the INF file?
How to open a INF file?
What programs do I need to open a INF file?
What programs help to create and edit a INF file?
How to convert INF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to INF file format?

1.Detail information about INF file extension: Setup Information File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Setup Information File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	INF file is a Setup Information File. An INF file is a plain text configuration file that defines what files are installed with a certain software program or update. It may also list the location of the files and the directories where the files are to be installed. INF files are used by the Windows operating system, or by the program or installer that includes the INF file.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Windows Microsoft Notepad Other text editor NotePad++
macOS	MacroMates TextMate Other text editor

2.Detail information about INF file extension: Windows Installation Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Windows Installation Script	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a Windows Installation Script.
Windows	Microsoft Windows Sublime Text PSPad NotePad++ text editor Microsoft Windows NotePad Sublime Text NotePad++ text editor Microsoft Windows

3.Detail information about INF file extension: Autostart CDROM Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Autostart CDROM Script	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a Autostart CDROM Script.
Windows	Microsoft Windows NotePad NotePad++ text editor Sublime Text Atom Microsoft Windows
macOS	Sublime Text for Mac Atom for Mac
Linux	Sublime Text for Linux Atom for Linux

4.Detail information about INF file extension: Adobe Type Manager Font Information File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Adobe Type Manager Font Information File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a Adobe Type Manager Font Information File.
Windows	Adobe Type Manager Light

5.Detail information about INF file extension: Inspiration Mind Mapping Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Inspiration Mind Mapping Data	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a Inspiration Mind Mapping Data.
Windows	Inspiration

6.Detail information about INF file extension: OS/2 IPF Hypertext Help System Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	OS/2 IPF Hypertext Help System Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a OS/2 IPF Hypertext Help System Data File.

7.Detail information about INF file extension: Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a Pro/ENGINEER Temporary Data.
Windows	Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)

8.Detail information about INF file extension: Ulead Photo Explorer Thumbnail Cache File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Ulead Photo Explorer Thumbnail Cache File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a Ulead Photo Explorer Thumbnail Cache File.
Windows	Ulead Photo Explorer

9.Detail information about INF file extension: Embroidery Color Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert INF files
File type	Embroidery Color Format	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	INF file is a Embroidery Color Format.

How to convert INF files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for INF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve INF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

INF to PDF

INF to PNG

Can't open a INF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.INF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the INF extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support INF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of INF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a INF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a INF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a INF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the INF file is damaged.
Whether the INF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the INF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the INF file format is incompletely.
Whether the INF file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a INF file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a INF file.

If the INF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.