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.PCAP File Extension
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| File Type |
Packet Capture Data |
| Popularity |
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| Category |
Data Files |
| File Description |
Contains packet data captured by monitoring and "packet sniffing" software; typically consists of data packets that have been sent over a network; can be analyzed using software that uses the libpcap or WinPcap libraries.
NOTE: Ethereal, a popular program for capturing and analyzing PCAP files, was renamed to Wireshark in May, 2006.
PCAP is also an abbreviation for "Packet Capture." |
| Program(s) that open pcap files |
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Mac OS |
 Wireshark
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Windows |
Wireshark
WinDump
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| Updated 3/25/2009 |
 Fix file extension .PCAP errors. |
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