CAB files store compressed system resources for Windows installations. These include device drivers, system files, and network components. CAB files can be opened with Windows Explorer to view content...
CAB files store compressed system resources for Windows installations. These include device drivers, system files, and network components. CAB files can be opened with Windows Explorer to view contents. They can also be decompressed with tools like Winzip Corel or 7-Zip. To install software from a CAB file, use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe).
A CAB archive stores up to 65,535 folders, each with up to 65,535 files in it. Maximum files in a CAB is over 4 billion. Folders are treated as compressed blocks for better efficiency. Empty folders are not allowed.
Data compression algorithms used include Quantum and LZX. The file extension stands for “cabinet” which stores multiple files in a single compressed archive. This makes transmission over networks easier. CAB files play an important role in Windows. They can be opened, extracted, installed and converted with various tools like Winzip, WinRAR and Windows Installer.
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