Microsoft Windows DLL cabview.dll

3 Steps to Download and Fix Cabview.dll DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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cabview.dll, also known as a Cabinet File Viewer Shell Extension file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first release of cabview.dll for the Windows Vista platform was on 11/08/2006 for Windows Vista. The newest file release date for Windows 10 was 07/29/2015 [version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)]. cabview.dll is found in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with cabview.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	cabview.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Cabinet File Viewer Shell Extension
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xb6e0
Code Size:	46080

View Other cabview.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	148 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:23+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2093:01:07 22:37:27+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	46080
Initialized Data Size:	105984
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xb6e0
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Cabinet File Viewer Shell Extension
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	cabview
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	cabview.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are cabview.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library cabview.dll Errors

cabview.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like cabview.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like sapisvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same cabview.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when cabview.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common cabview.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - cabview.dll.
cabview.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\cabview.dll.
Cannot register cabview.dll.
Cannot start Windows. A required component is missing: cabview.dll. Please install Windows again.
Failed to load cabview.dll.
The application has failed to start because cabview.dll was not found.
The file cabview.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because cabview.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your cabview.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, cabview.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading cabview.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix cabview.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your cabview.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the cabview.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing cabview.dll file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt cabview.dll files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for cabview.dll issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many cabview.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the cabview.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your cabview.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate cabview.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free cabview.dll files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download cabview.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Show 4 more directories +

Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve cabview.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download cabview.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying cabview.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing cabview.dll and all other DLL files for Windows. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

cabview.dll

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	152064
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	82192a693d3280e99f488879be2f2346
SHA1 Checksum:	2b927da1c1f92cde2d9f0fb6c0f062f28a54cb18
SHA256 Checksum:	07e7aed6916ef84b7ef2fff8f091120615a42ffa6294c480df89f5eecce4054a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	105984
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

cabview.dll

6.0.2900.5512

6.00.2900.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.2900.5512
File Version:	6.00.2900.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)
File Size:	84480
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	c9b409695490c5f427218595fff9b44f
SHA1 Checksum:	b8ee2dff7f533177c1741e1e85c291f016b02e75
SHA256 Checksum:	d794182ce555916aa8a817b48d28d8278534d4373d72aa5eaa7955226d9731fb
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	59392
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.10
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

cabview.dll

6.0.6001.18000

6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6001.18000
File Version:	6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
File Size:	102912
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	6201cc0972dfc7f44924e3af7a6d75d3
SHA1 Checksum:	184733381ac251bc37ddd91e1c20c8632c265949
SHA256 Checksum:	6a91da4d6e8e938bd73aba70aef0af4305317cd81213cea409d98b90f0378fdf
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	68608
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

cabview.dll

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	97280
MD5 Checksum:	445ccf2b14163c84bb7a76b464e3c1da
SHA1 Checksum:	8f226978ef0325880332e31029810178ac791969
SHA256 Checksum:	a1012562185d81f9b9b5a500f71264267289b804badcdae9200d049227866649
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

cabview.dll

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	132608
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	3f1965003fd64abc881737d1e7e70f87
SHA1 Checksum:	a12024f8b9d60f8e258a2194e217a22ea78690c9
SHA256 Checksum:	9d6e762b49c88c0194261d670c49ec02fcf7bb659556550da3747b9ab18f0567
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	102912
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

cabview.dll

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	132608
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	660aca3b5e246e639452f072456a66e3
SHA1 Checksum:	7f9cac34b0a9ff3cdb09400ba94a1add4e28c271
SHA256 Checksum:	fc150a2543948f0f95a21e4c446cd6482d9184ee7408769e41b9f7dbd842cee8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	105472
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

cabview.dll

6.1.7601.17514

6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7601.17514
File Version:	6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
File Size:	139264
File Date:	11/21/2010
MD5 Checksum:	db55d6ea72b92c8f8268a5b795156433
SHA1 Checksum:	c648e1a2f196887d2dbaf4ed9c916073a0fbaee1
SHA256 Checksum:	f7b4c1922d8f8a7e40eeb2c2502af646c1027abefdf9125694a789e80efd7a0d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	102400
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2010

cabview.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	132608
MD5 Checksum:	41e215f560028dbaa897deaef8390a7a
SHA1 Checksum:	889485112dce89e9c82c705b953aebb9b47ca658
SHA256 Checksum:	df2a8c82625e0c1b2cac1cffadf7b8cdda262aa0a794fb4f83f4aba0ece4e39e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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