Files with pnf extension are mainly used in Microsoft Windows operating system and used for its pre-compiled setup information.

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PNF file extension - Microsoft Windows precompiled setup information data

What is pnf file? How to open pnf files?

File type specification:

Temporary file type icon Temporary file type

pnf file icon: pnf filetype icon

File extension pnf is used for temporary files, specifically system-maintained configuration file that is created when an inf file is run.

pnf files are typically stored in the %Windir%\Inf or %Systemroot%\Inf subdirectory of the Windows folder.

They contain information about the setup process, such as the location of installation files, settings, and configuration options. This information is precompiled, meaning it is prepared in advance to be quickly read and executed by the computer.

Updated: December 5, 2023

The default software associated to open pnf file:

Microsoft Windows icon

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Microsoft Corporation

A family of operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. MS-DOS based Windows versions were developed to 2000, when was released the last version called Windows ME. Windows based on NT core started in 1993. Windows NT family are developed to these days, the latest version is called Microsoft Windows 11.

Help how to open:

As far as we know, these files cannot be opened in any program.

How to convert:

Conversion to other formats is not possible.

Find converter to pnf file type:

eddx to pnf

List of software applications associated to the .pnf file extension

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open pnf file, edit pnf file, convert pnf file, view pnf file, play pnf file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Programs that can create pnf file - Microsoft Windows precompiled setup information data

Programs supporting the exension pnf on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Microsoft Windows for create pnf file action.

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