Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
pnputil.exe [-f | -i] [ -? | -a | -d | -e ] <INF name>pnputil command
Pnputil.exe is a command line utility that you can use to manage the driver store. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for pnputil; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
pnputil.exe [-f | -i] [ -? | -a | -d | -e ] <INF name>The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
-a | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-d | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-e | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-f | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-i | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
-? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
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