How to Install a CAB File in Windows

CAB (Cabinet) files are compressed archives often used in Windows for driver installations and system updates. If you need to install a CAB file, follow these simple methods to do so.

Method 1: Installing via Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt with administrator rights. To do this, search for “Command Prompt” in Windows, right-click, and select “Run as administrator.”
2. Type the following command, replacing path_to_cab_file with the full path to your CAB file:

   DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:path_to_cab_file

3. Press Enter and wait for the installation to complete. The DISM command will install the contents of the CAB file on your computer automatically.

Note:

The DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tool allows you to service Windows images, manage system components, and install updates or drivers.

Method 2: Using Windows File Explorer

1. Locate the CAB file you need and double-click it to open. The contents of the CAB file should appear in File Explorer.
2. Extract the file contents to a convenient location using the built-in extraction feature or a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
3. If the CAB contains drivers, install them through Device Manager:
   • Open Device Manager (you can find it in the Control Panel or by searching).
   • Find the device you want to update, right-click it, and choose “Update driver.”
   • Select “Browse my computer for drivers” and point to the folder where you extracted the driver files.