There is no direct manual way to repair damaged CAB files. However, we discuss some tips by which you can understand CAB files and how to fix their corruption.
here are some tips and tricks that assist you to understand about CAB files and their recovery.
In case, you get an error ‘Cab archive is corrupted’ you need to get the solution to repair the CAB file to regain access to your important database.
Before we know the solution, let us know about CAB files.
CAB file:This file is a form of compressed archive used on Windows-based systems. These files are digitally signed if they are from an authorized publisher. In this way, you can check the authenticity of the files.
There are 2 cases where users get the error messages for ‘CAB file corruption’
Case 1. Due to the Broken Windows Update
It has been noticed that when you scan using Avast antivirus, you can get this error message and you can verify the CAB file, if it is legit then no worries. You can leave the file as it is or delete it manually by going to the specified directory.
To check the digital signature of CAB file, right-click on it and select properties.
Case 2. While installing applications
You may encounter this error ‘Cab archive is corrupted’ when you install applications on your computer. Along with this, it also lacks other functionalities like booting the system, accessing system settings, etc. Either the system files are corrupt or there is malware present on your computer that is amending the cab files hence, you can’t use them.
So, you need to properly scan your computer by using Microsoft Safety Scanner.
