Note: If 7-Zip cannot open the file, it is likely a compiled proprietary installer that cannot be easily extracted.
When users search for they are often hoping for a software tool that acts like a video converter—taking an input file and changing its format.
Do not waste time searching for "how to convert exe to inf file" tools. They do not exist outside of malware. Instead:
[RunOnceOnInstall] HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce","MyApp",0x00010000,"C:\Path\To\YourProgram.exe"
An file (Setup Information) is a plain text file. It acts as a script or a set of instructions for the Windows operating system, specifically for installing software or, more commonly, device drivers.