clinfo.exe - Analyze and How to Fix Errors

⚠️ Important Notice: exe for CUDA device query tool - Essential for GPU computing setup verification. Manually replacing system libraries can brick future Windows updates or cause critical system failures.

Architecture:	64-bit (x64)	Compatible with only 64-bit Windows
Creation date	17.06.2025 22:35:48
Antivirus scan	✅ Clean	No viruses detected.
Digital signature	✅ Have signed	File have signature, it is original file.
Hash Integrity	✅ MD5: Verified	File Hash protection is missing.
File size	100.9 kb.	103312 bytes.

Hashes:

MD5: 0657a90b1420b9276b1181a764c7d7f3 ✅
SHA-1: 4f7f5efef78c3d1d1259a0fac010a83c8cab3f66
SHA-256: 39a5518b1284b7e049c50d5277f2438bbb325e1de6c1365302f28cba7876e01f
SHA-512: 1d22f16b74851ae24ac73b338e6db231b339473d25ed8819aff9c57f4a24cad9292caeea163ceaa83197d157871ecbd5d9718a1c4ec8bd558bccf0b439a721c5

Digital file signature clinfo.exe ✅

✅ This file is compatible with 64-bit Windows and ❌ will not work on a 32-bit operating system.

Description of clinfo.exe

clinfo.exe (OpenCL Information Utility) is a legitimate command-line tool. It lists all available OpenCL (Open Computing Language) platforms and devices on your system. It detects your CPU, GPU, and accelerators, showing their features, capabilities, and driver versions.

Standard File Location

The location depends on your graphics card driver hardware. The most common standard directories are:

• NVIDIA Drivers: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\OpenCL\clinfo.exe
• AMD Drivers: C:\Program Files\AMD\Apps\clinfo\clinfo.exe
• Intel Drivers: C:\Windows\System32\clinfo.exe

How to Fix clinfo.exe Errors Without Downloading Files

Errors usually occur due to corrupted graphics drivers, missing system paths, or malware mimicking the file.

1. Reinstall or Update Graphics Drivers

Since clinfo.exe is tied to your GPU software, updating your drivers restores the missing or broken file naturally.

• Right-click the Start Menu and select Device Manager.
• Expand Display adapters.
• Right-click your GPU (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) and select Update driver.
• Choose Search automatically for drivers.
• Restart your PC.

2. Run System File Checker (SFC)

If the file is located in the Windows system folder and is corrupted, Windows can repair it automatically.

• Type cmd in the Windows search bar.
• Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
• Wait for the scan to finish and restart your computer.

3. Run DISM Command

If the SFC scan cannot fix the issue, use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool to repair the system image.

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.
• Restart your computer after completion.

4. Verify System Environment Variables

Sometimes the system cannot find clinfo.exe because the file path is missing from your Windows Environment Variables.

• Type environment variables in the Windows search bar and click Edit the system environment variables.
• Click the Environment Variables... button at the bottom.
• Under System variables, find and select Path, then click Edit....
• Check if the folder path to your GPU OpenCL directory (from the location section above) exists. If not, click New and paste the correct path.
• Click OK to save.

5. Scan for Malware

Malware often names itself clinfo.exe to hide in your system. If the file is running outside the official folders listed above, it is likely malicious.

• Open Windows Security.
• Go to Virus & threat protection.
• Click Scan options, select Full scan, and click Scan now.

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Connected files:
OpenCL.dll
├── MSVCP140.dll
├── VCRUNTIME140.dll
├── VCRUNTIME140 1.dll
├── api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
├── api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
├── api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
├── api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
├── api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
├── api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
├── api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
└── KERNEL32.dll

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