Error Message: Error Occurred Getting Driver List from Inf File (251301)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q251301

SYMPTOMS

When you view the properties of the SCSI tool in Control Panel, you may receive the following error message:
Error

Error occurred getting driver list from inf file. Error=536870386

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the version of the Cfgmgr32.dll file in the System32 folder is the wrong version.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of the Cfgmgr32.dll file to the %SystemRoot%\System32 folder.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

If the Cfgmgr32.dll file is in use when you try to rename it, use the Inuse.exe tool to replace the file the next time you restart the computer. For additional information about the Inuse.exe tool, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

228930 How to Replace Currently Locked Files with Inuse.exe

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB251301
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