We have earlier seen how to extract CAB Files using command line tools, now let us see how to how to create or install Cabinet files on Windows 10.
How to create a CAB File in Windows 11/10
Creating a CAB file in Windows 10 is not much of a task. There is a program that comes with Windows 10 called as makecab.exe. Now, when you enter commands like, in the Windows 10 Command Prompt, you will be able to take advantage of the makecab.exe. With the command given above, the JPG Image stored inside C:\files\ is moved inside of a file called program.cab inside the same path.
How to install a CAB file on Windows 11/10
There are two methods by which one can install CAB files on Windows 11/10. The first one uses using the context menus and the second one involves the usage of Command Prompt.
1: Using the Context Menus
This method is fairly simple.
All you need to do is Select the Cabinet File and then Right click on it.
When you see the context menu popping out, just click on Install which is the second option from the top.
Follow the prompts on the screen and you are done.
2: Using the Command Prompt
Start by opening the Command Prompt with Administrator level rights.
Now, type in the following command,
Here, replace
Now, hit Enter. If prompted, Reboot your computer by entering Y and then hitting Enter again. Now, your Cabinet File is executed. If curious, you can learn more about the Microsoft Cabinet Format at the Microsoft Cabinet Format documentation on MSDN. TIP: Learn how to add Install CAB item to the Context Menu.
