Microsoft Windows EXE makecab.exe

Troubleshoot Makecab.exe Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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Microsoft® Cabinet Maker files such as makecab.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

makecab.exe was initially released with Windows Vista on 11/08/2006 for the Windows Vista Operating System. The latest file version for Windows 10 is v5.00 (WinBuild.160101.0800) released on 07/29/2015. makecab.exe is packaged with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Please continue reading to find your correct makecab.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	makecab.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Microsoft® Cabinet Maker
Object File Type:	Executable application
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:	0xebe0
Code Size:	58368

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File Info	Description
File Size:	67 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:07+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2049:10:16 00:14:55+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	58368
Initialized Data Size:	14848
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xebe0
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	5.0.1.1
Product Version Number:	5.0.1.1
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft® Cabinet Maker
File Version:	5.00 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	makecab.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	makecab.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	5.00

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What are makecab.exe Error Messages?

makecab.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when makecab.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, makecab.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these makecab.exe error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common makecab.exe errors include:

makecab.exe - Bad Image.
makecab.exe Application Error.
makecab.exe could not be found.
makecab.exe could not be installed.
makecab.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
makecab.exe could not be started.
makecab.exe failed to initialize properly.
makecab.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
makecab.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
makecab.exe is not running.
Cannot find makecab.exe.
Error starting program: makecab.exe.
Faulting Application Path: makecab.exe.
The file makecab.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - makecab.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because makecab.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the makecab.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting makecab.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of makecab.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by 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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe 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\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
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 makecab.exe 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 makecab.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying makecab.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows EXE 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 makecab.exe and all other EXE files for Windows. An incorrectly installed EXE 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

makecab.exe

5.0.1.1

5.00 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.0.1.1
File Version:	5.00 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	68608
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	b9853e3cd5c2ec30dbe1bfea6cbf1f4b
SHA1 Checksum:	1e00db2b2162614ec4abcecdb6ecdf4bab86a3cf
SHA256 Checksum:	5005b8869fc0cd1290908c7f21deb1bfdc722f5334c29c8b7903afac64a24f27
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	14848
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

makecab.exe

5.1.2600.5512

5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.5512
File Version:	5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105)
File Size:	57344
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	3dee07c13c39194f627a4031e909332f
SHA1 Checksum:	87d30dc75346753f0d4065293888f5b6537c0c5f
SHA256 Checksum:	a4b9ec8e80bfe755cfdaf0bced71b6a56993a6802aba061e8799de575eacecc9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	5120
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

makecab.exe

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	98304
MD5 Checksum:	85efc7bcbf6327b9c7fa774d374313cc
SHA1 Checksum:	9982cdfa514091d5614d6702b52da6d50b5a8055
SHA256 Checksum:	7610832ab609f12b6a8d9aa0d7d14df83b49ff79c5c8627cc16661a14ea149e7
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

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

makecab.exe

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:	116736
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	1d2723e41e12a956802db62175acb798
SHA1 Checksum:	e87ee5014cf59912630bde38dfd4c7ef468f9eee
SHA256 Checksum:	57f8e917e57f39e5f499eb970ef42d8b18dae6c0e6b7ba708891095b72b3cba5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	13824
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

makecab.exe

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:	69120
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	95779b00ed14966731c7764c38d27398
SHA1 Checksum:	ea7496e752fcc3eadb4ae955b934f127001c08ea
SHA256 Checksum:	2a0040b54311fb62153131d4b201150ab058b7f85f7f5a7f8751a6db2b08669e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

makecab.exe

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:	75776
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	332c806479f1756c2384d99ba5594f3b
SHA1 Checksum:	6d791faa2e1e3bba7c3f7195c03e09e19bc504c2
SHA256 Checksum:	98a131e8ccbbfd7a8bdda64b8d11cb557c290197d18be5a0de28ab990384b177
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	17408
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

makecab.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	98816
MD5 Checksum:	cea119c323082026583901452b14c30e
SHA1 Checksum:	ec611a8f412e231c52652c7612a9ce7e3fb40db0
SHA256 Checksum:	0aa12426f5254e84562d4fa60ddbb570a9a1b14056fb0b932c19232fd94ff441
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

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

makecab.exe

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	117248
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	387f2728bfcf50066f7f3219197918eb
SHA1 Checksum:	239280f9b1b3bc8d443a08f02fe255d44a9a1311
SHA256 Checksum:	12d1e818c64d02f48c0a8a1094390329b8a65248e53e43d21ccf94e9a9701556
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	13824
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

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