What causes “The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation.” error?
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This question is related to this one. Also, I think it's not duplicate of this question, since I'm not asking about specific device but a more general case.
Where can I find information about driver .inf files and how windows checks if they are usable? I know that many people do modify .inf files so there must be some information on the Internet.
Basically I have a bad .inf file and would like to see what's wrong with it and how to fix it if possible.
windows-7 drivers inf
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This question is related to this one. Also, I think it's not duplicate of this question, since I'm not asking about specific device but a more general case.
Where can I find information about driver .inf files and how windows checks if they are usable? I know that many people do modify .inf files so there must be some information on the Internet.
Basically I have a bad .inf file and would like to see what's wrong with it and how to fix it if possible.
windows-7 drivers inf
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:04
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asked Nov 15 '10 at 9:13
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This question is related to this one. Also, I think it's not duplicate of this question, since I'm not asking about specific device but a more general case.
Where can I find information about driver .inf files and how windows checks if they are usable? I know that many people do modify .inf files so there must be some information on the Internet.
Basically I have a bad .inf file and would like to see what's wrong with it and how to fix it if possible.
windows-7 drivers inf
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:04
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asked Nov 15 '10 at 9:13
AndrejaKoAndrejaKo
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This question is related to this one. Also, I think it's not duplicate of this question, since I'm not asking about specific device but a more general case.
Where can I find information about driver .inf files and how windows checks if they are usable? I know that many people do modify .inf files so there must be some information on the Internet.
Basically I have a bad .inf file and would like to see what's wrong with it and how to fix it if possible.
windows-7 drivers inf
windows-7 drivers inf
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INF files format reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms764958(v=VS.85).aspx
It would help to read the Creating Setup Applications (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa376920(v=VS.85).aspx) page to learn the sequence followed, so you can step through the INF manually. I suppose a programmer could attach a debugger to setup and figure out what its failing on.
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
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Unfortunately there's no debugger for INF files. Attaching a debugger to setup.exe would not be much useful unless you had setup's source code and private symbols.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 at 4:16
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In order for the "Right Click/Install" method to work, there must be a [DefaultInstall] section in the INF file and, potentially some other "Default" sections:
[DefaultInstall.Service]
[DefaultUninstall]
[DefaultUninstall.Service]
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff547465(v=vs.85).aspx
If there is no [DefaultInstall] section, you get the message “The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation.”
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You might try to select the inf file from Device Manager:
Right-click the device, select Update Driver Software, then Let me pick, click Have disk, Browse to the inf file and install.
If this doesn't work, I don't believe you can fix the inf file. The product you have probably doesn't match your operating system (it might be 32-bit when your Windows 7 is 64-bit).
You can also give more information, such as posting the inf file (actually the entire product, if possible).
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
The .inf is correct because it did work on vista (but device manager method does not work for me on seven). I have 64bit seven and 64bit driver. I was asking here for general causes. Here is my question about my specific problems with my card reader.
– AndrejaKo
Nov 15 '10 at 15:59
You could also try to right-click the inf file and choose Install. Some inf files are funny this way, and will only work in one way, generating otherwise the above message.
– harrymc
Nov 15 '10 at 16:54
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INF files format reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms764958(v=VS.85).aspx
It would help to read the Creating Setup Applications (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa376920(v=VS.85).aspx) page to learn the sequence followed, so you can step through the INF manually. I suppose a programmer could attach a debugger to setup and figure out what its failing on.
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
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Unfortunately there's no debugger for INF files. Attaching a debugger to setup.exe would not be much useful unless you had setup's source code and private symbols.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 at 4:16
add a comment |
INF files format reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms764958(v=VS.85).aspx
It would help to read the Creating Setup Applications (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa376920(v=VS.85).aspx) page to learn the sequence followed, so you can step through the INF manually. I suppose a programmer could attach a debugger to setup and figure out what its failing on.
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
5231123
Unfortunately there's no debugger for INF files. Attaching a debugger to setup.exe would not be much useful unless you had setup's source code and private symbols.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 at 4:16
add a comment |
INF files format reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms764958(v=VS.85).aspx
It would help to read the Creating Setup Applications (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa376920(v=VS.85).aspx) page to learn the sequence followed, so you can step through the INF manually. I suppose a programmer could attach a debugger to setup and figure out what its failing on.
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
5231123
INF files format reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms764958(v=VS.85).aspx
It would help to read the Creating Setup Applications (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa376920(v=VS.85).aspx) page to learn the sequence followed, so you can step through the INF manually. I suppose a programmer could attach a debugger to setup and figure out what its failing on.
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
5231123
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
5231123
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
5231123
answered Nov 16 '10 at 0:37
Robert KerrRobert Kerr
5231123
5231123
Unfortunately there's no debugger for INF files. Attaching a debugger to setup.exe would not be much useful unless you had setup's source code and private symbols.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 at 4:16
add a comment |
Unfortunately there's no debugger for INF files. Attaching a debugger to setup.exe would not be much useful unless you had setup's source code and private symbols.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 at 4:16
Unfortunately there's no debugger for INF files. Attaching a debugger to setup.exe would not be much useful unless you had setup's source code and private symbols.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 at 4:16
Unfortunately there's no debugger for INF files. Attaching a debugger to setup.exe would not be much useful unless you had setup's source code and private symbols.
– Jamie Hanrahan
Mar 9 at 4:16
add a comment |
In order for the "Right Click/Install" method to work, there must be a [DefaultInstall] section in the INF file and, potentially some other "Default" sections:
[DefaultInstall.Service]
[DefaultUninstall]
[DefaultUninstall.Service]
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff547465(v=vs.85).aspx
If there is no [DefaultInstall] section, you get the message “The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation.”
edited Mar 9 at 2:58
greatwolf
1,56111227
answered Nov 14 '12 at 23:01
MrTheVMrTheV
9112
add a comment |
In order for the "Right Click/Install" method to work, there must be a [DefaultInstall] section in the INF file and, potentially some other "Default" sections:
[DefaultInstall.Service]
[DefaultUninstall]
[DefaultUninstall.Service]
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff547465(v=vs.85).aspx
If there is no [DefaultInstall] section, you get the message “The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation.”
edited Mar 9 at 2:58
greatwolf
1,56111227
answered Nov 14 '12 at 23:01
MrTheVMrTheV
9112
add a comment |
In order for the "Right Click/Install" method to work, there must be a [DefaultInstall] section in the INF file and, potentially some other "Default" sections:
[DefaultInstall.Service]
[DefaultUninstall]
[DefaultUninstall.Service]
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff547465(v=vs.85).aspx
If there is no [DefaultInstall] section, you get the message “The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation.”
edited Mar 9 at 2:58
greatwolf
1,56111227
answered Nov 14 '12 at 23:01
MrTheVMrTheV
9112
In order for the "Right Click/Install" method to work, there must be a [DefaultInstall] section in the INF file and, potentially some other "Default" sections:
[DefaultInstall.Service]
[DefaultUninstall]
[DefaultUninstall.Service]
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff547465(v=vs.85).aspx
If there is no [DefaultInstall] section, you get the message “The INF file you selected does not support this method of installation.”
edited Mar 9 at 2:58
greatwolf
1,56111227
answered Nov 14 '12 at 23:01
MrTheVMrTheV
9112
edited Mar 9 at 2:58
greatwolf
1,56111227
edited Mar 9 at 2:58
greatwolf
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edited Mar 9 at 2:58
greatwolf
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1,56111227
answered Nov 14 '12 at 23:01
MrTheVMrTheV
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answered Nov 14 '12 at 23:01
MrTheVMrTheV
9112
answered Nov 14 '12 at 23:01
MrTheVMrTheV
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9112
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add a comment |
You might try to select the inf file from Device Manager:
Right-click the device, select Update Driver Software, then Let me pick, click Have disk, Browse to the inf file and install.
If this doesn't work, I don't believe you can fix the inf file. The product you have probably doesn't match your operating system (it might be 32-bit when your Windows 7 is 64-bit).
You can also give more information, such as posting the inf file (actually the entire product, if possible).
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
The .inf is correct because it did work on vista (but device manager method does not work for me on seven). I have 64bit seven and 64bit driver. I was asking here for general causes. Here is my question about my specific problems with my card reader.
– AndrejaKo
Nov 15 '10 at 15:59
You could also try to right-click the inf file and choose Install. Some inf files are funny this way, and will only work in one way, generating otherwise the above message.
– harrymc
Nov 15 '10 at 16:54
add a comment |
You might try to select the inf file from Device Manager:
Right-click the device, select Update Driver Software, then Let me pick, click Have disk, Browse to the inf file and install.
If this doesn't work, I don't believe you can fix the inf file. The product you have probably doesn't match your operating system (it might be 32-bit when your Windows 7 is 64-bit).
You can also give more information, such as posting the inf file (actually the entire product, if possible).
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
The .inf is correct because it did work on vista (but device manager method does not work for me on seven). I have 64bit seven and 64bit driver. I was asking here for general causes. Here is my question about my specific problems with my card reader.
– AndrejaKo
Nov 15 '10 at 15:59
You could also try to right-click the inf file and choose Install. Some inf files are funny this way, and will only work in one way, generating otherwise the above message.
– harrymc
Nov 15 '10 at 16:54
add a comment |
You might try to select the inf file from Device Manager:
Right-click the device, select Update Driver Software, then Let me pick, click Have disk, Browse to the inf file and install.
If this doesn't work, I don't believe you can fix the inf file. The product you have probably doesn't match your operating system (it might be 32-bit when your Windows 7 is 64-bit).
You can also give more information, such as posting the inf file (actually the entire product, if possible).
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
You might try to select the inf file from Device Manager:
Right-click the device, select Update Driver Software, then Let me pick, click Have disk, Browse to the inf file and install.
If this doesn't work, I don't believe you can fix the inf file. The product you have probably doesn't match your operating system (it might be 32-bit when your Windows 7 is 64-bit).
You can also give more information, such as posting the inf file (actually the entire product, if possible).
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
answered Nov 15 '10 at 12:42
harrymcharrymc
265k14274583
265k14274583
The .inf is correct because it did work on vista (but device manager method does not work for me on seven). I have 64bit seven and 64bit driver. I was asking here for general causes. Here is my question about my specific problems with my card reader.
– AndrejaKo
Nov 15 '10 at 15:59
You could also try to right-click the inf file and choose Install. Some inf files are funny this way, and will only work in one way, generating otherwise the above message.
– harrymc
Nov 15 '10 at 16:54
add a comment |
The .inf is correct because it did work on vista (but device manager method does not work for me on seven). I have 64bit seven and 64bit driver. I was asking here for general causes. Here is my question about my specific problems with my card reader.
– AndrejaKo
Nov 15 '10 at 15:59
You could also try to right-click the inf file and choose Install. Some inf files are funny this way, and will only work in one way, generating otherwise the above message.
– harrymc
Nov 15 '10 at 16:54
The .inf is correct because it did work on vista (but device manager method does not work for me on seven). I have 64bit seven and 64bit driver. I was asking here for general causes. Here is my question about my specific problems with my card reader.
– AndrejaKo
Nov 15 '10 at 15:59
The .inf is correct because it did work on vista (but device manager method does not work for me on seven). I have 64bit seven and 64bit driver. I was asking here for general causes. Here is my question about my specific problems with my card reader.
– AndrejaKo
Nov 15 '10 at 15:59
You could also try to right-click the inf file and choose Install. Some inf files are funny this way, and will only work in one way, generating otherwise the above message.
– harrymc
Nov 15 '10 at 16:54
You could also try to right-click the inf file and choose Install. Some inf files are funny this way, and will only work in one way, generating otherwise the above message.
– harrymc
Nov 15 '10 at 16:54
add a comment |
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