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Microsoft Update Catalog drivers in CAB archives?


Instructions for installing Windows drivers from CAB files from the Microsoft Update Catalog!



1. Step 1: Download CAB file
2. Step 2: Extract CAB file
3. Step 3: Install driver manually
4. Step 4: Verify installation
5. More tips!




Yes, drivers are often available in the Microsoft Update Catalog in CAB (Cabinet) archives. These CAB files contain the necessary files and information to install drivers on a Windows system. Here is a quick guide to installing such drivers from CAB files:

How to install drivers from CAB files



1.) Step 1: Download CAB file



1. Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/
2. Search for the driver you want.
3. Download the corresponding CAB file.

2.) Step 2: Extract CAB file



1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the directory where the CAB file is stored.
2. Create a new folder to extract the contents of the CAB file.
3. Right-click on the CAB file and select "Extract All..." to extract the files to the new folder. Alternatively, you can use Command Prompt or PowerShell:

expand -F:* "Path\to\cab\file.cab" "Path\to\destination\folder"

3.) Step 3: Install the driver manually



1. Open Device Manager (right-click the Start menu and select "Device Manager" ).

2. Find the device you want to install the driver for and right-click it.

3. Select "Update Driver" .

4. Select "Browse my computer for driver software" .

5. Browse to the folder where you extracted the CAB file and click "Next" .

6. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.

4.) Step 4: Check the installation



1. After installation, the device should appear in Device Manager without any warning icons.

2. You can check the driver version by right-clicking the device, selecting Properties and going to the Driver tab.

5.) More tips!



- Make sure you download the correct CAB file for your Windows version and system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).

- If you encounter problems, check the log files or Event Viewer for detailed error messages.

These steps should help you successfully install drivers from CAB files.




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