Download and Fix keyboard.inf

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing keyboard.inf files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent keyboard.inf file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

keyboard.inf file Setup Information. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of keyboard.inf related errors on your device. You can also download keyboard.inf file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix keyboard.inf errors

1 Information about keyboard.inf file
2 Errors related to keyboard.inf file
3 How to fix keyboard.inf related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download keyboard.inf

4.1 List of keyboard.inf file versions

File info

General information
Filename	keyboard.inf
File extension	INF
Type	Driver
Description	Setup Information

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	83970
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common keyboard.inf file related problems

There are various types of errors related to keyboard.inf file. keyboard.inf file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to keyboard.inf file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

keyboard.inf is corrupted
keyboard.inf cannot be located
Runtime Error - keyboard.inf
keyboard.inf file error
keyboard.inf file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register keyboard.inf file:
keyboard.inf file could not be loaded
keyboard.inf file doesn't exist

keyboard.inf

Application could not be started because keyboard.inf file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to keyboard.inf can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing keyboard.inf file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix keyboard.inf errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

keyboard.inf file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with keyboard.inf file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to keyboard.inf file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of keyboard.inf or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to keyboard.inf file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the keyboard.inf file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the keyboard.inf file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the keyboard.inf file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace keyboard.inf file

The last solution is to manually download and replace keyboard.inf file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded keyboard.inf file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of keyboard.inf file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\inf\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your keyboard.inf file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows 10

File size 83970 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3881f02f1da0bc4643b2ce35996745ee
	SHA1	c351ea3d685ac4b0ca18eb32a57967ca421dd5e2
	SHA256	93800505e35f546f8595885661ba98fef80612c964b8b0b766a72291dd6d36df
	CRC32	34472000
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows 8.1

File size 89652 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8b10336904fb8a840e2e943a28e975c5
	SHA1	f0f99eb982b184897944572da3d025647876055a
	SHA256	205cc29a417691ebee87698c83ebc086ca72522c4876d48bcf76b1c2cdb2a519
	CRC32	39da415c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\inf\

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows 8

File size 89992 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ff28f1aba7ef0ce05599380790520f95
	SHA1	47fd5da255ccb79a61d5623a8d31697198c76a6d
	SHA256	4d1efabb6cf9d2bd4987955db759bdb96ad06d62526df2dbeace63a52ed388ae
	CRC32	6b6654d4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\inf\

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows 7

File size 88572 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4f3a94c1a5263ea0138b578be40a1249
	SHA1	a095665fb290849cace32467a31455e89c507049
	SHA256	8df2bf2794850e2da07dd37002027357dc6019e94b673a61761aac9c56d94899
	CRC32	b1d02f34
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 71992 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	1e5d411a86ffe7dad1b230dd4122bdef
	SHA1	23806a76b5d6bef8fc056c78a43463fbbe503696
	SHA256	0bf43910742f09b7e078a5e55bff08a28cbb65843b07e652d6d2b086657debd9
	CRC32	fc50ff56
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 64520 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	87f47e0d62e9f072def987544cbbdabe
	SHA1	7b5f9228b8321524a2ef0f3f230d7fb45da7c320
	SHA256	5aea628cc255161bdf556ca00a453a4d1b24853e4e00403245160d792c877aa9
	CRC32	a86b5886
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 71992 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	89c5ce0be2edc900f6a476257662cf24
	SHA1	019e83c65329268cd0539922f137872cfc4d1386
	SHA256	c50fe162aae60b644d56827aaf0e938b81c977580a00d29302f4aaad38ab6bc2
	CRC32	4f043a89
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows Vista

File size 66218 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e2bf0ffd6d997036bc001baf71b34d1b
	SHA1	7bcd1163ecc8cbda1da0c5c1b1dfa0eba47c29ef
	SHA256	1fcf69b414db67ad79f8b15cd247249a043398a484260d665c4787ecb7ae8265
	CRC32	3c5449ec
	Example file location	---

Filename keyboard.inf

System Windows XP

File size 43203 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7bbde91df15ea16103a3ef5c00a1fb77
	SHA1	38082167632236a4bcc7722876c41cbdd04158c0
	SHA256	a31d222cea1157f06eb3a4b66f11919b941a987c60249829cb1b2da529e6b7e7
	CRC32	ce1eca32
	Example file location	---