File Extension Library


.CAV File Extension

  • Developer by: Comodo Group
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .CAV files and how to open them?

Can't open .CAV 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 .CAV file.

What is a .CAV file extension?

.CAV file extension is created by Comodo Group. .CAV has been classified as Data Files. The format of .CAV file is Binary.

.CAV is Comodo Virus Definitions File

File used by Comodo Internet Security, a free antivirus program used to protect computers against malware; contains signatures that are used to recognize viruses; used to update virus definitions when new viruses are discovered.

CAV files commonly have the name bases.cav and are located in the following installation directory:COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\scanners

How to fix problems with .CAV files

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