cabinet.dll

Download cabinet.dll free for Windows to fix cabinet.dll missing problem. Currently, we have 10 different versions available and the latest version is 10.0.10586.0.

File Name cabinet.dll
Latest Version 10.0.10586.0
Company Microsoft Corporation
Description Microsoft® Cabinet File API

About cabinet.dll Errors

When you are launching a Windows software, program, or game that requires cabinet.dll, Windows will check for the .dll file before launching. 

If there are any issues with the cabinet.dll file, it will throw an error and the software or game won't launch. Here are a few examples of the errors:

  • The program can't start because cabinet.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
  • This application failed to start because cabinet.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
  • There was a problem starting cabinet.dll. Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service. 
  • There was a problem starting cabinet.dll. The specified module could not be found. 
  • The file 'cabinet.dll' could not be loaded or is corrupt. Setup cannot continue.
  • The code execution cannot proceed because cabinet.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.
  • cabinet.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.

These are some of the most common errors that occur when cabinet.dll goes missing from your Windows computer. This can also happen if the file is either corrupt or has other issues. 

You have to reinstall the dll file or place the dll file in the software or game folder that actually requires it.

cabinet.dll Download

We currently have 10 of the cabinet.dll available for download. The latest version is 10.0.10586.0. 

Note: If there are multiple versions and are unsure about which version to download, always grab the latest version (10.0.10586.0).

Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
10.0.10586.0
120.06 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: 9c2a55683c471d01733298281e31eba9
SHA1:28ff8d2c5bd5f6c162ec422e68060d2e050f0b28
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
10.0.10586.0
140.80 KB
64
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: d89743d583835cee5c40e9f6266a6178
SHA1:48d258e7a17d64da8c6dbec4643bd948aef2777b
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.3.9600.17415
117.53 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: b173b1ee05a8487143c9b5af90e466e0
SHA1:1c2d66d8d9b871c93091ee9f84f3ee75714613e5
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.3.9600.16384
112.45 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: 44645b49ee00160e7b3ef5fc20b04de2
SHA1:5efcf31d1092c2fbc0918f376842608b6761aec1
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.2.9200.16384
103.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: 0efce333980ca8c9cc7c13d067eb80af
SHA1:fa0dabb6c29193945c0bbcfe4dcd2c100445bacf
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.1.7601.17514
71.50 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: 7a6986dd659b96398a11af5173892715
SHA1:6d1493b704de90f291d5185314358145a29c8148
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.0.6001.18000
91.00 KB
64
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: 73f18e253df8e0a9ce5fc45e62fb1945
SHA1:9eef1adbd70e32199591214d04aeb28300d67813
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
6.0.6001.18000
70.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: a99871ba522cb2539ae275ac18cacc8f
SHA1:eea05c6e29ffafc42a191f54b6179f12654cb1b4
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
5.1.2600.5512
59.00 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: 56b9d680b09382083d50b16d469a53ce
SHA1:7c1e3f304227336e50a18fd838573d1939064eec
Version
Size
Architecture
Company
Description
5.1.2600.2180
58.50 KB
32
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft® Cabinet File API
MD5: ac7dc24587a3bdba58683f8ef2268d82
SHA1:c3a3690de626644b5c4f4a1a2545cf467f6b54d9

Read ahead to know more about how to fix the cabinet.dll errors.

How to Fix cabinet.dll Errors on Windows?

There are multiple ways to fix the cabinet.dll errors. 

  • Download the cabinet.dll from this page and place it in the Windows System folder.
  • Download the cabinet.dll file from here and place it in the software or game folder that requires it.
  • Re-install the latest version of the game or software.
  • See if there are any latest updates to the software or game and install the same.
  • See if there are any Windows updates available and install the same. 
  • Scan your Windows for virus or malware. Make sure it’s clean and does not have any vulnerabilities.
  • Clean up your registry using a registry cleaner software.

Here are the detailed steps to fix the cabinet.dll errors.

Method 1: Manually install cabinet.dll on Windows System Folder and Register the dll.

Note: The steps are slightly different for Windows 32 Bit and 64 Bit. Most modern Windows systems run on 64 Bit architecture. If you are unsure, follow the steps for 64 Bit.

  1. Download the cabinet.dll from this page to your Windows computer. The file will download as a zip file. Extract it to get the dll file.
  2. Copy the cabinet.dll file to the Windows System folder. The location of the system directory depends on the DLL file architecture and your OS architecture:
    • For 64-bit Windows, the 64-bit DLL files should be copied to the C:\Windows\System32\ directory and the 32-bit DLL files should be copied to the C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ folder.
    • For 32-bit Windows, the file should be copied to the C:\Windows\System32\ folder.
  3. Next, search for Command Prompt on your computer > Right Click > select Run as administrator.
  4. Execute this command: regsvr32 cabinet.dll
    • If registering 32-bit DLL on a 64-bit Windows, then enter the following command instead: regsvr32 c:\windows\syswow64\cabinet.dll
  5. Restart your computer.

Try to relaunch the software or game and see if the issue is fixed. If not, proceed to read the next section.

Method 2: Manually install the cabinet.dll file on application or game folder

Sometimes, you may need to place the dll file in the folder of the game or application that it is a part of. 

  1. Download the cabinet.dll file from this page to your Windows system and have it ready. The file will download as a zip file. Extract it to get the dll file.
  2. Quit the software or game that the cabinet.dll file is part of. Make sure it is not even running in the background.
  3. Copy the cabinet.dll file and go to the folder where the game or application is installed on your Windows.
  4. Paste the cabinet.dll.
  5. Reboot your Windows machine.

Try to open the game or application that requires the cabinet.dll file and see if the issue is fixed.

Method 3: Reinstall or update the game or software that requires cabinet.dll

  • Make sure you have the latest version of the game or software. If there is an update, download and install the same.
  • Reinstall the game or software and check if the cabinet.dll errors are resolved.

Method 4: Scan your Windows system for virus and malware

  • Completely scan your Windows machine to see if you have any vulnerabilities such as virus or malware. It is not a good idea to rely on Windows Defender - even though it has gotten quite good over the years, it is definitely not as good as a dedicated Antivirus program.
  • If there is indeed any virus or malware issue, try to clean it up using the Antivirus program. 
  • Try to restore your Windows to an earlier point of time if you have a system restore point.
  • When all else fails, do a fresh reinstall of your Windows operating system.

cabinet.dll - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the latest version of the cabinet.dll file?
A. 10.0.10586.0 is the latest version of the cabinet.dll file available for download.

Q. Where to place the cabinet.dll file on Windows?
A. You can place the cabinet.dll file on your Windows System folder. If that does not work, try to place it in the folder of the game or software that requires it.

Q. Which version of the cabinet.dll file should I download?
A. Unless you are specifically asked to get a particular version, the latest version is always recommended. In this case, it would be 10.0.10586.0.