Last Updated: 11/26/2023[Time Required for Reading: 3.5 minutes]
PERSONAL.INF is considered a type of Setup Information file. It is most-commonly used in Office XP developed by Microsoft. It uses the INF file extension and is considered a Driver (Setup Information) file.
PERSONAL.INF was first released in the Windows XP Operating System on 05/31/2001 with Office XP. This file version is latest update offered from Microsoft, according to our records.
Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple INF file troubleshooting, and list of free PERSONAL.INF downloads for each available file version.
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| General Information ✻ | |
|---|---|
| File Name: | PERSONAL.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): | 674 |
| Oldest File Date: | 05/10/2017 |
| Latest File Date: | 05/10/2017 |
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There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with PERSONAL.INF. Most of the issues concerning inf files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of PERSONAL.INF errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg.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:
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: PERSONAL.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] (PERSONAL.INF).
<strong>STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (PERSONAL.INF)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (PERSONAL.INF)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (PERSONAL.INF)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (PERSONAL.INF)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (PERSONAL.INF)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (PERSONAL.INF)</strong>
In the majority of cases, you will encounter PERSONAL.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 PERSONAL.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 PERSONAL.INF Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.
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If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your PERSONAL.INF issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.
To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
If the Step 1 fails to resolve the PERSONAL.INF error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.
You can uninstall Office software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
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
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When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many PERSONAL.INF error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:
If Windows Update failed to resolve the PERSONAL.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 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 PERSONAL.INF file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PERSONAL.INF files for every applicable version of Office. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:
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 PERSONAL.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PERSONAL.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 PERSONAL.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.
| File Name | Software Version | File Version | Architecture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONAL.INF | 32-bit (x32) | |||
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| File Name | Description | Software Program (Version) | File Size (bytes) | File Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPDOWN.INF | Setup Information | Office XP | 221 | C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows... |
| JOURNAL.INF | Setup Information | Office 2010 | 499 | C:\Windows\System32\ |
| COMPASS.INF | Setup Information | Office 2003 | 486 | C:\Windows\System32\ |
| PASSPORT.INF | Setup Information | Office XP | 502 | C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows... |
| PIXEL.INF | Setup Information | Office XP | 534 | C:\Windows\System32\ |
| File Name | Description | Software Program (Version) | File Size (bytes) | File Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWAN_profile_v1.xsd | XML Schema Definition | Windows 10 | 6201 | C:\Windows\L2Schemas\ |
| WLAN_profile_v1.xsd | XML Schema Definition | Windows 8.1 | 16142 | C:\Windows\L2Schemas\ |
| WLAN_policy_v1.xsd | XML Schema Definition | Windows 8 | 7627 | C:\Windows\L2Schemas\ |
| LAN_policy_v1.xsd | XML Schema Definition | Windows 8 | 3472 | C:\Windows\L2Schemas\ |
| LAN_policy_v1.xsd | XML Schema Definition | Windows Vista | 2687 | C:\Windows\L2Schemas\ |
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