CAB File Extension - Open .CAB files

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.CAB File Extension

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File Type

Windows Cabinet File

Popularity

Very Common

Category

System Files

File Description

Archive format native to Microsoft Windows that contains compressed data; supports .ZIP, Quantum, and LZX data compression algorithms; 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 msconfig, a program that reads CAB files, select "Run" from the Windows Start menu, type "msconfig," and press Enter.

Program(s) that open cab files

Mac OS

StuffIt Deluxe 2010

Windows

StuffIt Deluxe 2009

Corel WinZip

msconfig

Add/Remove Software Control Panel

Linux

cabextract