INF File

What are INF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an INF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your INF files.

What is an INF file?

INF files have multiple uses, and Windows Setup Info is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Windows Setup Info File

The INF file format was developed as a plain text format by Microsoft. These .inf files are also known as setup information files and are used when installing Windows applications, device drivers, and firmware components.

When a user downloads a device driver installer or a Windows application installation package, an INF file is normally included. The data stored in these .inf files are normally settings in plain text format, including directory locations of required resources, installation folders, device configurations, default settings, etc.

These .inf files can be opened using standard text editing applications like Notepad.

How to open INF files

We have identified four INF openers that are compatible with this specific type of INF file.

Programs that open Windows Setup Info files

Last updated: July 31, 2023

All known file formats using extension .INF

While Windows Setup Info File is a popular type of INF-file, we know of 8 different uses of the .INF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Adobe Type Manager Font Info File

We know that one INF format is Adobe Type Manager Font Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested two different INF openers which you will find listed below.

AutoRun Info File

We know that one INF format is AutoRun Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

CP Backup Info File

We know that one INF format is CP Backup Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MegaPaint Info File

We know that one INF format is MegaPaint Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

OS/2 Info File

We know that one INF format is OS/2 Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

The Norton AntiVirus Information

We know that one INF format is The Norton AntiVirus Information. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Windows Driver Setup Information

We know that one INF format is Windows Driver Setup Information. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of INF files. Remember, different programs may use INF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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