PNF File: What is it?

Written by:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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PNF File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that PNF files are associated with only a single known file type, the Precompiled INF File format, and can be viewed with the Microsoft Windows software package (developed by Microsoft Corporation). These files can be categorized as System Files.

PNF files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you would like to learn more about PNF files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic PNF file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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PNF Types


Dominant PNF File Type

.PNF
Extension:.pnf
File Type:Precompiled INF File

A configuration file created when a .INF file is run; saved in %Systemroot%Inf or %Windir%Inf folder in Windows.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:System Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pnf

Software Programs That Open The Precompiled INF File:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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PNF Usage


Popular Mobile Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


PNF Troubleshooting


Issues Opening PNF Files

Microsoft Windows Not Present

You attempt to load your PNF file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The PNF File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Windows missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PNF file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PNF, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Outdated Microsoft Windows

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Precompiled INF File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Windows (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: If you right-click on your PNF file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening PNF files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Windows installed on your computer.


Other PNF File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Windows installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PNFs. If you're still experiencing problems opening PNF files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for PNF are wrong
  • The PNF file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Microsoft Windows or another PNF application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your PNF file is corrupted (issues with your Precompiled INF File file itself)
  • PNF file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • PNF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Precompiled INF File files

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