3 Steps to Download and Fix HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf Errors

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf is considered a type of Private file. It is most-commonly used in Driver Booster 7.0.2.435 developed by IObit. It uses the PF file extension and is considered a Archive (Private) file.

HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf was initially released with Driver Booster 7.0.2.435 on 09/24/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This is the most recent release date from IObit, according to our records.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting PF file problems with HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf
File Extension: PF file extension
File Type: Archive
Description: Private
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Driver Booster 7.0.2.435
Developer: IObit
Software: Driver Booster
Software Version: 7.0.2.435
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 6299
Oldest File Date: 10/04/2019
Latest File Date: 10/04/2019


What are HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf Error Messages?


General HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf Runtime Errors

HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf file errors often occur during the startup phase of Driver Booster, but can also occur while the program is running. These types PF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Driver Booster is running. Here are some of the most common HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Prefetch\HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most PF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Driver Booster), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Driver Booster, system crash while loading or saving HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Driver Booster (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Driver Booster software.

You can uninstall Driver Booster software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Driver Booster 7.0.2.435 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Driver Booster software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Driver Booster 7.0.2.435

IObit

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf files for every applicable version of Driver Booster. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Driver Booster folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Prefetch\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf to your appropriate Windows system directory. IObit typically does not release Driver Booster PF files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing HWINFO.EXE-36F2E44C.pf and all other PF files for Driver Booster. An incorrectly installed PF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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RUNDLL32.EXE-A051DAB7.pf Private Driver Booster 7.0.2.435 4229 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
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RUNTIMEBROKER.EXE-9E03... Private Driver Booster 7.0.2.435 8954 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\

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