| Kind: |
Windows Cabinet File |
| Information: |
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 the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe), a program that reads CAB files, select "Run" from the Windows Start menu, type "msconfig," and press Enter. |
| File Format: |
Proprietary file format used by Microsoft software. |
| File Usage: |
Open file directly.
May be referenced by an open application. |
| Open With: |
| Windows: |
 Corel WinZip
Microsoft System Configuration Utility
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows |
| Macintosh: |
Dare to be Creative RuckSack
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Mac |
| Unix: |
cabextract |
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| Last Revised: August 26, 2010 |
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