INF file
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An INF file (or Setup Information file) is a plain text file used by Microsoft Windows for installation of software and drivers. INF files are most commonly used for installing device drivers for hardware components. Windows includes IExpress.exe for the creation of INF-based installations. INF files are part of the Windows Setup API.
[edit] Structure of an INF file
The structure of an INF file is very similar to that of an INI file; it contains various sections that specify the files to be copied, changes to the registry etc. All INF files contain a [version] section with a Signature value specifying the version of Windows that the INF file is meant for. The signature is commonly $CHICAGO$ (for Windows 9x) or $WINDOWS NT$ (for Windows NT/2K/XP) Most of the remaining sections are user-defined and contain information specific to the component being installed.
[edit] External links
- INF Files at MSDN
- Internet Component Download with INF Files at MSDN
- Standard Modem Command Sets and INFs.
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