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