File Extension PNF

File type: Precompiled INF File

About the PNF file type:

If Windows cannot find the appropriate program associated with .PNF files, then your registry may have errors. Check your Windows registry for errors (includes file association errors).

The PNF file extension stands for Precompiled INF File. The files using the file extension PNF are called Precompiled INF or Precompiled Setup Information File. These files are also defined as the system-maintained configuration files created when an INF file is executed and stored in the Windows %Windir%\Inf or %Systemroot%\Inf folder.


Detailed information for file extension PNF

Category: Miscellaneous Files
File format: Propriety
Open with Windows: Windows System Root Folder
Open with Linux: N/A
A PNF file for every INF files is created by Windows in order to facilitate an efficient processing of the files. The PNF files usually include pieces of information about the original contents of the INF file. These files may also have the INF file name as well as the other attributes. Most program setups use the PNF files instead of the INF files.