Microsoft Office INF HEADER.INF

How to Fix Issues with HEADER.INF (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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Setup Information files, such as HEADER.INF, are considered a type of Driver (Setup Information) file. They are associated with the INF file extension, developed by Microsoft for Office XP.

The initial introduction of HEADER.INF released in Office XP was for Windows XP on 05/31/2001. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Microsoft.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, INF file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of HEADER.INF.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	HEADER.INF
File Extension:	INF file extension
File Type:	Driver
Description:	Setup Information
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Office XP
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Office
Software Version:	XP

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	196
Oldest File Date:	05/10/2017
Latest File Date:	05/10/2017

View Other HEADER.INF Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	196 bytes
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:05:10 19:16:51+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2018:05:23 20:32:55+00:00
Error:	Unknown file type

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What are HEADER.INF Error Messages?

HEADER.INF Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with HEADER.INF. Most of the issues concerning inf files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of HEADER.INF errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg. Office update) issues. Some of these errors include:

HEADER.INF could not be found.
HEADER.INF failed to load.
The file HEADER.INF is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - HEADER.INF.

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: HEADER.INF.

:( Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now needs to restart. You can search for the error online: [BSOD] (HEADER.INF).

STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (HEADER.INF) STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (HEADER.INF) STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (HEADER.INF) STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (HEADER.INF) STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (HEADER.INF) STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (HEADER.INF)

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter HEADER.INF BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (Office), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to HEADER.INF Blue Screen of Death errors. Therefore, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

GEEK TIP : As a rule of thumb, it's always a good idea to create a Windows "Snapshot" backup / System Restore Point before making any hardware or software changes to your computer. That way, it's very easy to restore your system in the unfortunate event you encounter a HEADER.INF Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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How to Fix HEADER.INF Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your HEADER.INF issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the HEADER.INF error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Office (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Office software.

You can uninstall Office software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Office XP and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Office software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Office XP

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many HEADER.INF error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the HEADER.INF error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your HEADER.INF File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate HEADER.INF file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free HEADER.INF files for every applicable version of Office. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download HEADER.INF Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Office folder location:

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\1033\Frames\header.tem\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve HEADER.INF problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download HEADER.INF Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying HEADER.INF to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Office INF files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing HEADER.INF and all other INF files for Office. An incorrectly installed INF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Office XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

HEADER.INF

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	196
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	618129ec06a4defa3b16f6d3fd72cc03
SHA1 Checksum:	269c291e26f5758ddcd28e111a994056dc912839
SHA256 Checksum:	890dd3d2faac399ca58538145d3d9b8ea2416ce037ea1e96e672966309aa3cbd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates\10 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

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Files Related to HEADER.INF

INF Files Related to HEADER.INF

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
PROFILE.INF	Setup Information	Office 2007	587	C:\Windows\System32\
RICEPAPR.INF	Setup Information	Office 2013	569	C:\Windows\System32\
PAPYRUS.INF	Setup Information	Office 2007	500	C:\Windows\System32\
BOLDSTRI.INF	Setup Information	Office 2016	596	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
SANDSTON.INF	Setup Information	Office XP	490	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...

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LAN_profile_v1.xsd	XML Schema Definition	Windows 8	2241	C:\Windows\L2Schemas\
LAN_policy_v1.xsd	XML Schema Definition	Windows XP	2687	C:\Windows\L2Schemas\
LAN_policy_v1.xsd	XML Schema Definition	Windows 10	3472	C:\Windows\L2Schemas\

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