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Extract CAB file in Windows 10/11 [Complete Guide]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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CAB file is an archive fileformatthat some still use. Although this is an archiveformat, it’s not as popular asZIPor RAR, and users don’t know how to properly extract it.
In today’s article, we’re going to show you how to extract the CAB file on Windows 10 fast and without any issues.
How do I extract a CAB file in Windows 10?
1.Use WinZip
WinZipis a well-known file archiver software, and it’s the best way to extract CAB files. Thesoftwareoffers native support for CAB files, and you can extract them simply by opening them withWinZip.
Thesoftwarealso supportsZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, ISO, IMG, and other popular archiveformats.WinZipcan compress anyfile type, and there’s an encryption option available, so you can easily protect your files.
WinZipcan also be used to manage, backup, and split files; there’s even support for cloud storage sharing. WinZip is the best choice if you need a tool that can handle CAB files out of the box.
Other great features:
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2. Use the command line
You can use two commands to extract CAB files, and we’ll show you how each of thesecommandsworks.
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Expand WindowsReport.cab -F:* C:\WindowsReport
Extract32
extrac32.exe WindowsReport.cab /L “C:\WindowsReport"
Thesecommandsare helpful since they can extract CAB files without relying on any third-party software. However, you’ll need to have the same familiarity with the command line to use these methods.
If you’re not a fan of thecommandline, you should be able to open and extract CAB files like any other file simply by double-clicking it, and Windows should be able to handle it.
Want to knowhow to install a .cab file? Read this guide to find the easiest method to do so.
Extracting CAB files on Windows 10 is pretty simple, but we suggest using the WinZip software to extract and manage CAB files like a pro.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
