Invalid INF file

Question

How can I replace an invalid INF file? Computer crashed and used Restore disk, but can't install printer now. Actually, it's a friend's computer so I'm a little more cautious. If it was mine, I would just reinstall Windows since I've had to do that on mine a few times already. Any suggestions? Mahalo in advance. I know I can find the answers on this forum and I really appreciate it.

wahine39 · Answer

Whew! Thanks. I'll do that instead. I misunderstood when you said to geev 'um. Thought you were meaning the reinstall. Aloha.

Denny Denham · Answer

wahine39,

That seems like a drastic step to take so quickly. Before doing that I would visit the printer manufacturer's site and look for a possible download of the .inf file from there.

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Denny Denham · Answer

wahine39,

If it's an .inf file that is contained within Windows you can replace it from a Windows CD. If, on the other hand, it came with the software that accompanied the printer, you will have to have that software to reinstall it. If you give the name of the file, it will be easier to provide specific help.

Geev 'um!

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Message Edited on 09/29/01 11:20PM by Denny Denham

wahine39 · Answer

That was quick. Thanks.
I used the software for the printer to try and reinstall it and that's when I got the unable to install because of invalid INF file.
Guess I will "geeve 'um" and reinstall Windows.
Mahalo a nui loa.

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