One of the easiest ways to convert an EXE file to an INF file is to use a file conversion tool. There are several tools available online that can convert EXE files to INF files, such as:
If simple extraction doesn't work, consider these approaches based on your goal: how to convert exe to inf file
Why? Because an EXE is a compiled binary program (machine code), while an INF is a plain-text configuration script used by Windows for driver installation, hardware setup, or software customization. They serve completely different purposes. One of the easiest ways to convert an
[Version] Signature="$Windows NT$" Provider=%ProviderName% [DefaultInstall] RunPostSetupCommands=Run.My.Exe [Run.My.Exe] ; This line tells Windows to run your EXE setup.exe /silent [Strings] ProviderName="Your Company Name" Use code with caution. Change setup.exe to the exact name of your file. They serve completely different purposes
If you need to package an EXE so that it behaves like an INF (i.e., silent, scripted installation), consider using or PowerShell wrappers instead. But that’s a different topic.