An information processing apparatus according an embodiment includes: a storing unit capable of storing one or more setting information each of which is set for executing image formation processing, wherein each setting information is associated with and stored with first apparatus information indicating a first configuration of the image formation apparatus for the corresponding setting information, the storing unit further being capable of storing second apparatus information indicating a second configuration of the image formation apparatus, which is a latest configuration of the image formation apparatus; and a processing unit that, when receiving an instruction to select one of the one or more setting information as actual setting, compares the first apparatus information associated with the selected setting information and the second apparatus information, and determines, based on the comparison result, to accept or reject to reflect the selected setting information to the actual setting.