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CAB File Extension

CAB file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Cabinet File. CAB has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open CAB files in cabextract program.



Windows Cabinet File Type

Windows Cabinet File Type
Extension .cab
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (167 Votes)
Mime Type text/x-c
Default Program cabextract
Category Common File Types
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a CAB File Type?

Often, Microsoft Setup API, Device Installer and AdvPack install data from CAB files.

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



Free online CAB Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CAB (Windows Cabinet File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CAB, merge, split and compare the CAB files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



CAB Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Cabinet File .CAB File Extensions while opening the .CAB files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CAB Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Cabinet File on your system such as cabextract.
  2. Associate default Cabextract cabextract program for *.cab (Windows Cabinet File) files.

    Associate CAB Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CAB (e.g example.cab) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Cabextract cabextract program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cab files.

    Associate CAB Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.CAB (e.g example.cab) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Cabextract cabextract program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .cabextract extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CAB File Extensions

CAB default file extension is .CAB and other similer related extensions are:



All Platform Software Programs for CAB File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CAB files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open CAB File on Windows

Software License Developer
ACD Systems ACDSee image. ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
ESTsoft ALZip image. ESTsoft ALZip 8 for Windows Freeware ESTsoft
Igor Pavlov 7-Zip image. Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows Open Source 7-Zip
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Windows Open Source PeaZip
ConeXware PowerArchiver image. ConeXware PowerArchiver 2019 for Windows Commercial ConeXware
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe image. Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows Commercial Smith Micro
E-merge WinAce image. E-merge WinAce 2 for Windows Shareware E-merge
WinMount International WinMount image. WinMount International WinMount 3 for Windows Commercial WinMount International
RARLAB WinRAR image. RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows Shareware RARLAB
Corel WinZip image. Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows Commercial Corel

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAB File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Incredible Bee Archiver image. Incredible Bee Archiver 2 for MacOs Commercial Incredible Bee
Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac image. Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs Commercial Smith Micro
Dag Agren The Unarchiver image. Dag Agren The Unarchiver 4 for MacOs Freeware Dag Agren
Corel WinZip Mac image. Corel WinZip Mac 8 for MacOs Commercial Corel

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAB file on Linux

Software License Developer
cabextract image. cabextract 000 for Linux Free cabextract
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Linux Open Source PeaZip

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAB file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAB file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CAB file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

CAB file extension icon image.About CAB - Windows Cabinet File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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