makecab.exe - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing makecab.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent makecab.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

makecab.exe file MicrosoftÂ® Cabinet Maker. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of makecab.exe related errors on your device. You can also download makecab.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download makecab.exe

4.1 List of makecab.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	makecab.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	MicrosoftÂ® Cabinet Maker

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common makecab.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to makecab.exe file. makecab.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to makecab.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

makecab.exe is corrupted
makecab.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - makecab.exe
makecab.exe file error
makecab.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register makecab.exe file:
makecab.exe file could not be loaded
makecab.exe file doesn't exist

makecab.exe

Application could not be started because makecab.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to makecab.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing makecab.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix makecab.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

makecab.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with makecab.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to makecab.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of makecab.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to makecab.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the makecab.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the makecab.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the makecab.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace makecab.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace makecab.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded makecab.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of makecab.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your makecab.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows 10

File size 68608 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b9853e3cd5c2ec30dbe1bfea6cbf1f4b
	SHA1	1e00db2b2162614ec4abcecdb6ecdf4bab86a3cf
	SHA256	5005b8869fc0cd1290908c7f21deb1bfdc722f5334c29c8b7903afac64a24f27
	CRC32	46fba271
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 69120 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	95779b00ed14966731c7764c38d27398
	SHA1	ea7496e752fcc3eadb4ae955b934f127001c08ea
	SHA256	2a0040b54311fb62153131d4b201150ab058b7f85f7f5a7f8751a6db2b08669e
	CRC32	68cec79f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows 8

File size 75776 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	332c806479f1756c2384d99ba5594f3b
	SHA1	6d791faa2e1e3bba7c3f7195c03e09e19bc504c2
	SHA256	98a131e8ccbbfd7a8bdda64b8d11cb557c290197d18be5a0de28ab990384b177
	CRC32	4db0eb6a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows 7

File size 117248 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	387f2728bfcf50066f7f3219197918eb
	SHA1	239280f9b1b3bc8d443a08f02fe255d44a9a1311
	SHA256	12d1e818c64d02f48c0a8a1094390329b8a65248e53e43d21ccf94e9a9701556
	CRC32	11f22216
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows 7

File size 98816 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	cea119c323082026583901452b14c30e
	SHA1	ec611a8f412e231c52652c7612a9ce7e3fb40db0
	SHA256	0aa12426f5254e84562d4fa60ddbb570a9a1b14056fb0b932c19232fd94ff441
	CRC32	fd3f35db
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 116736 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	1d2723e41e12a956802db62175acb798
	SHA1	e87ee5014cf59912630bde38dfd4c7ef468f9eee
	SHA256	57f8e917e57f39e5f499eb970ef42d8b18dae6c0e6b7ba708891095b72b3cba5
	CRC32	afc100ec
	Example file location	---

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 98304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	85efc7bcbf6327b9c7fa774d374313cc
	SHA1	9982cdfa514091d5614d6702b52da6d50b5a8055
	SHA256	7610832ab609f12b6a8d9aa0d7d14df83b49ff79c5c8627cc16661a14ea149e7
	CRC32	088938f0
	Example file location	---

Filename makecab.exe

System Windows XP

File size 57344 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	3dee07c13c39194f627a4031e909332f
	SHA1	87d30dc75346753f0d4065293888f5b6537c0c5f
	SHA256	a4b9ec8e80bfe755cfdaf0bced71b6a56993a6802aba061e8799de575eacecc9
	CRC32	d1c1f845
	Example file location	---