How to Convert extension EXE to CAB of Windows?

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  1. laguili

    laguili MDL Novice

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    Today I make updated Windows
    And you choose the English language pack
    And you have successfully downloaded
    But my curiosity pushed me because looking for the place where you save it downloaded updates
    I found the path
    And the file is hidden in the first
    When the download is complete
    The back of the file extension exe Executive
    When you install the update
    Surprised by the existence of a new compressed file extension cab
    Which is the same size as the first file

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    When completion of the installation to delete Windows
    And kept the basic file
    The question that puzzled me
    How did Aloindawz convert this file
    From the formula
    EXE TO CAB
    Is there a hidden program converts these extensions?
    Or what?
    If you know about the program's famous Snstgne
    Vistalizator
    Which changes the display language of the system
    He says the language of the transfer package
    Exe to cab
    The best proof of that
    When you want to update the language manually
    Control Panel
    Change the display language
    Install / removal of the display language
    Installation display languages ​​manually
    It identifies a package file loaded Executive
    Did not recognize it
    When you select the file extension cab
    Defines it and installed





     
  2. laguili

    laguili MDL Novice

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  4. Phixer

    Phixer MDL Novice

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    I just tried it with win 7 pro with and without admin rights and even trie to change
    compatability in properties. It doesn't work.
    BUT thanks anyway
     
  5. woot332

    woot332 MDL Senior Member

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    extract the cab file with resource hacker or use a hex editor
     
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  7. laguili

    laguili MDL Novice

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    thank you

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  8. The-Wiz

    The-Wiz MDL Senior Member

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    You can't convert x64 Lang Pack in x32 system. I had same problem.
     
  9. Alphawaves

    Alphawaves Super Moderator/Developer
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    You get error message but it still converts it. Does in my system anyhow. :eek:
     
  10. The-Wiz

    The-Wiz MDL Senior Member

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    I was happy to know what exactly exe2cab do. It seem simple. do u know?
     
  11. Alphawaves

    Alphawaves Super Moderator/Developer
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    #13 Alphawaves, Sep 5, 2012
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    It will convert a valid exefile to a cabfile, v3.2 will overwrite previous cabs.
     
  12. medo3abed

    medo3abed MDL Junior Member

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    You can't convert x64 Lang Pack in x32 system. I had same problem.
     
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  13. The-Wiz

    The-Wiz MDL Senior Member

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    :) I know what is the input and output of this program. I ask how he do this convert. What is the algorithm.

    I don't think it is right. I have exe2cab in tools sub-folder, lang file in MUI sub-folder and i run commands from main folder. Have no problem with that.
     
  14. Alphawaves

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    #16 Alphawaves, Sep 5, 2012
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    I correct myself, you dont need it in same folder :eek:
    He must have his command wrong.

    Code:
    "Location of exe2cab" -q "Location of lang.exe"
     
  15. The-Wiz

    The-Wiz MDL Senior Member

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    #17 The-Wiz, Sep 5, 2012
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    In my tool i use it like u say and it work great:
    Code:
    "Tools\exe2cab.exe" -q MUI\windows6.1-kb2483139-x64-he-il.exe MUI\he-il.CAB