The table below provides some useful information about the .cab extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cab file?
- What program do I need to open a .cab file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .cab?
- How can I convert .cab file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .cab
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .cab files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .cab |
|---|---|
| Type: | Microsoft Cabinet File |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/vnd.ms-cab-compressed |
| Description: | |
| In computing, CAB is the Microsoft Windows native compressed archive format. It supports compression and digital signing, and it is used in a variety of Microsoft installation engines. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Microsoft Windows |
| Program name: | extract.exe |
| Related links: | |
| Cabextract |
|
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| 7z, ace, alz, arc, arj, bli, bz, bz2, cpf, cpgz, cpio, dca, ddf, dep, dws, fcx, gz, ha, hyp, iax, isu, kgb, lg, lim, lzh, lzma, mou, mpq, msi, msm, msp, mst, paq, pax, pf, rar, rk, rkv, rwd, sea, sqx, sv4cpio, sv4crc, tar, tgz, tz, uc2, uha, webpnp, z, zac, zap, zfx, zip, zipx, zoo | |
Cannot open .cab files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.cab files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
