File Extension Library


.CAB File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .CAB files and how to open them?

Can't open .CAB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CAB file.

What is a .CAB file extension?

.CAB file extension is created by Microsoft. .CAB has been classified as System Files. The format of .CAB file is Binary.

.CAB is Windows Cabinet File

A CAB file is a Windows Cabinet file saved in an archive format native to Microsoft Windows that supports .ZIP, Quantum, and LZX data compression algorithms. CAB files contain compressed data and is used for Windows software installations such as system files, network components, and device drivers.

The Microsoft installers Setup API, Device Installer, and AdvPack often install data from CAB files.

To run the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe), a program that reads CAB files, select "Run" from the Windows Start menu, type "msconfig," and press Enter.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Cabinet File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Installer
Corel WinZip 23
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Microsoft System Configuration Utility
WinRAR 5
7-Zip
WinInizio ZipGenius
IZArc
Mac
Corel WinZip Mac 6.5
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Incredible Bee Archiver
The Unarchiver
Linux
cabextract

How to fix problems with .CAB files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CAB files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CAB file format
  2. You need to check the .CAB file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)