How to Edit CAB files

[VanTokkern]

This does not apply to all CAB files tho, some seem to be working without a hdr file, but a msi installer, untill so far I haven't been able to edit these particular CAB files.

[Morglum007]

Standart .cab are handled by CabARC ( DOS and originally how Microsoft cabinet files are created).
Installshield cabinets are handled easily with iXComp (i5comp/i6comp), but this is heavyly installation dependant (Sometimes it is needed some tricks in order to insert or "replace" an original exe inside such file).
Anyway, Grumpy (and others), u should read at CdSTeam. This have been discussed long ago and have a lot of solutions. It is quite easy to manage a cabinet file ( when u know what u should touch)

morg.

[Grumpy]

Thanks again for your advice Morglum. Editing the cab files is not something I have tried yet! I only copied the other posts to a new thread as I didnt think the others would appreciate me deleting them. I havent checked anything that was written there I just kept them for others, but yes you know I will definately be checking your site when it comes time for me to learn this. Thanks again

[VanTokkern]

Originally Posted by Morglum007

Standart .cab are handled by CabARC ( DOS and originally how Microsoft cabinet files are created).
Installshield cabinets are handled easily with iXComp (i5comp/i6comp), but this is heavyly installation dependant (Sometimes it is needed some tricks in order to insert or "replace" an original exe inside such file).
Anyway, Grumpy (and others), u should read at CdSTeam. This have been discussed long ago and have a lot of solutions. It is quite easy to manage a cabinet file ( when u know what u should touch)

morg.

Thanks!! Now I finally know how to edit those CAB files. Shame it hasn't got an option to add/replace files. Extracting the files one by one, and then creating a new one is a bitch, but.. it get's the job done

[Joe Forster/STA]

Hey VanTokkern,

Remember that the iXcomp softwares have been discontinued years ago, so they might not be as easy to use as you'd expect...

Joe

[VanTokkern]

Actually, it's not the ixcomp I'm complaining about, they simply replace the files in the CABs, unlike CabARC, where you have to unzip the CAB file. And rebuild it file by file. But I got plenty of time , I'm glad I can edit those CAB files at all!

[Morglum007]

Originally Posted by Joe Forster/STA

Hey VanTokkern,

Remember that the iXcomp softwares have been discontinued years ago, so they might not be as easy to use as you'd expect...

Joe

This is why some tricks must be used. Anyway, i6comp is still plenty of health.

Good luck!

[santi_evil]

Somebody has tryed editing the cab files with ISCab ¿?¿?

http://helpnet.installshield.com/rob...abExamples.htm

I´ve could open Warhammer MOC cab with this...

[mojo8850]

It Is Pretty Handy Piece Of Info..
But I Dont Understand Why Would U Want To Extract The *.CAB File Wont That Effect The Game File Structure.

Also The Game Wont Work When The CAB Files Are Extracted Anyways.