creating cab files in Windows XP

[Miltongomes]

I have seen some cab files but dont know for what purpose they are used for. However, I just wanted some information regarding the same like what are cab files used for and how can I create cab files in Windows XP? One of my friend told that in Windows XP we can create cab files but not in any other Operating System? So can anyone help me out? Thank you

[unidentified]

There are many softwares from which you can make cab files and if you want to know what is it then refer to some similar topics made here in this forum: How can i make .cab file and would like to add file to an existing cab file
What is a Cab file ?
How to Use Cab Files in Windows xp
CAB creator for Windows XP

[JAMES_911]

Creating a Cabinet (.cab) File
There are two ways to create a cabinet file. You can create an in-place packaging configuration as a part of a Visual J++ project, or you can create a distribution unit project.

To create a .cab file as an in-place packaging configuration of a Visual J++ project:

1. Display the output format tab.
2. Select Enable Packaging. From the Packaging type drop-down list, choose the Cab archive (.cab) packaging type.
3. Pick the contents that you want in the cabinet file. See Setting the Outputs of a Visual J++ Project.
4. Click Advanced and adjust any settings for Cabinet (CAB) Properties, Java Permissions, or External Dependencies. Click OK or Apply.
5. In the Visual J++ project properties dialog box, click OK or Apply.

More information here.

[Viceman]

There is also a tool called CABARC SDK from which you can create cab files in Windows XP:
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...-us/Cabsdk.exe

Hope that helps.