Typically, developers use cabinet files as part of the process of packaging app files. For example, Microsoft sometimes uses the format to distribute standalone updates for Windows 11 and other packages. If you have a Windows 11 update in a CAB format, you can use Command Prompt or PowerShell to install packages on a computer quickly. This guide will teach you the steps to install a cabinet file on Windows 11.
Install CAB file with Command Prompt on Windows 11 Install CAB file with PowerShell on Windows 11 Extract CAB file with File Explorer on Windows 11 Install CAB file for driver update on Windows 11
Install CAB file with Command Prompt on Windows 11
To install a “.cab” file with Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the package contents will install on Windows 11. If this is an update, you may have to restart the device to complete the installation. This example installs the update KB5012592 on Windows 11:
Install CAB file with PowerShell on Windows 11
To install a “.cab” file with PowerShell commands, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the CAB file will install the contents on your computer. This example installs the update KB5012592 on Windows 11:
Extract CAB file with File Explorer on Windows 11
Some developers may use this container to compress a folder to distribute specific content. To extract a “.cab: file on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you can use the files to apply an update, configure a driver, or install an application, depending on the contents of the cabinet file.
Install CAB file for driver update on Windows 11
If the driver package fails to install using Command Prompt or PowerShell, you might be able to extract the contents of the CAB file to install the driver manually. To update a driver using a .cab file on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the driver files in the .cab container will install on Windows 11 to set up the component.
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