.inf File Sections
An .inf file has multiple sections to describe the installation tasks, as described in the following table. In an .inf file, sections are indicated by the section name enclosed in brackets. Not all of the sections are required to create a valid .inf file.
| Section | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Version | Yes | The application's creator and version. |
| CEStrings | Yes | String substitutions for application and directory names. The string must be in uppercase. |
| Strings | No | String definitions for one or more strings. |
| CEDevice | Yes | The device platform for which the application is targeted. |
| DefaultInstall | Yes | The default installation of the application. |
| SourceDisksNames | Yes | The name and path of the disk on which the application resides. |
| SourceDisksFiles | Yes | The name and path of the files in which the application resides. |
| DestinationDirs | Yes | The names and paths of the destination directories for the application on the target device. |
| CopyFiles | Yes | Default files to copy to the target device. |
| AddReg | No | Keys and values that the .cab file will add to the registry on the device.
Note We recommend that installed applications use the HKCU\Software\ branch of the registry to store information. |
| CEShortCuts | No | Shortcuts that the installation application creates on the device. |
Note Information about entries for each section can be found on MSDN by searching for the section name.
See Also
.inf Files | Information File Creation
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