Tips to open INF_LOC file
Can't open the INF_LOC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open INF_LOC files as well as a list of programs that support INF_LOC files.
INF_LOC file extension
| File Name |
Windows Driver Information Cache Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
System Files |
The INF_LOC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the INF_LOC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the INF_LOC file on each system platform.
What is INF_LOC file?
The file in the INF_LOC format belongs to the System Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the System Files category includes 323 related files. Windows Driver Information Cache Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Windows to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open INF_LOC file?
The main problem with Windows Driver Information Cache Format is that the INF_LOC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that INF_LOC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the INF_LOC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file INF_LOC.
Programs to open INF_LOC file
Remember to download programs supporting INF_LOC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with INF_LOC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the INF_LOC file still does not use the Microsoft Windows program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the INF_LOC file with the Microsoft Windows application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Windows program, it is possible that Windows Driver Information Cache Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the INF_LOC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the INF_LOC file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file INF_LOC or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover INF_LOC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the INF_LOC files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular INF_LOC file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file INF_LOC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the INF_LOC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file INF_LOC to close. However, some background programs may block the INF_LOC file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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