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INF

Updated: 04/26/2017 by Computer Hope

An INF or .inf file is an information file containing customization options. These files are used as instructions on how to install or set up a computer hardware device.

To run these setup files, right-click the file and choose install, or point to the file when running the "Add/Remove Hardware" wizard.

Related information

  • How to install and update a computer driver.
  • Computer file extensions.

DLL, Driver, Operating system terms

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