Microsoft Windows INF wordpad.inf

Download and Repair Wordpad.inf Issues

Last Updated: 12/02/2024
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Setup Information files, such as wordpad.inf, are considered a type of Driver (Setup Information) file. They are associated with the INF file extension, developed by Microsoft for Windows XP.

The first version of wordpad.inf for Windows XP was introduced on 10/25/2001 in Windows XP. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Microsoft.

This article discusses complete file details, INF file troubleshooting instructions for problems with wordpad.inf, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

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

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

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	8047
Oldest File Date:	04/14/2008
Latest File Date:	04/14/2008

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File Info	Description
File Size:	7.9 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2008:04:14 12:00:00+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:15+00:00
Error:	Unknown file type

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are wordpad.inf Error Messages?

wordpad.inf Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

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 These types of wordpad.inf errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg.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

wordpad.inf could not be found.
wordpad.inf failed to load.
The file wordpad.inf is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - wordpad.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: wordpad.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] (wordpad.inf).

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

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter wordpad.inf BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (Windows), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to wordpad.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 wordpad.inf Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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How to Fix wordpad.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 wordpad.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 wordpad.inf error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing wordpad.inf file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt wordpad.inf files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for wordpad.inf issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 wordpad.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 wordpad.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 wordpad.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 wordpad.inf file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free wordpad.inf files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download wordpad.inf Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\Windows\inf\

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 wordpad.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 wordpad.inf Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying wordpad.inf to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows 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 wordpad.inf and all other INF files for Windows. An incorrectly installed INF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wordpad.inf

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	8047
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	de40c8f9149cfe80fc52bfa75880d167
SHA1 Checksum:	c122b1ee82889b134ee0ffb75c6f1f23b6b23109
SHA256 Checksum:	c8da6715c80431ac04ae2050b5edcb2740f047d05e5b62272677e285a2bd95da
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\inf\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

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