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cab is the file extension for the Cabinet archive format used in Microsoft Windows.

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Where do .CAB files go on my web server?

I am working on an ASP Classic site that uses 3rd party ActiveX controls. I've never worked with ActiveX controls before and I'm not sure where to put the .CAB files on my web server to get them to install through IE when IE can't run the…
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Extract CAB file in visual basic. Possible?

I have been doing some research over the past couple days for a requirement to attach an InfoPath file (.xsn), convert it to a .cab and extract all the files from it. I cannot seem to find any good code snippets that allow this to happen. The…
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Bundle several cabinet files together? (for Windows Mobile)

I am writing application for Windows Mobile 6.5, and for application to run, I have to install sqlce.wce5.armv4i.cab and NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab files on the end device. Is there someway that I can combine and bundle those two cabinet files together…
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Extract original file from CAB archive and determine version (.net CE 2.0 app)

I am trying to update a win mobile 6.0 project to allow it to have update notifications. To make this easier from our end, I wan to be able to update the installer CAB file via a web interface and have the web determine the version of the…
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How do you set the "Friendly" name for a Visual Basic 6 ActiveX CLSID

I have an ActiveX control that I wrote in Visual Basic 6 several years ago. It's an OCX loaded by a CAB file and used in Internet Explorer. If you go to Tools|Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer I noticed the name is listed as…
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Extract CAB files with PHP

Running PHP on IIS6, how can I open and extract the contents of a CAB-file? Is there any way of doing this witout using exec? I don't have permission to run stuff with exec.
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Prevent changes to Dependencies on Smart Device Setup CAB

I've a Windows Mobile application that consists of a shell, and several modules. Each module has its own setup project for generating a CAB file to install it, and there is also one for the shell which serves as the base application. The issue that…
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Debug Installation Of ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer

I have an ActiveX control that runs on a website, where the old version installed fine. Of course it runs and installs perfectly on the development computer. The new version is versioned with a new name and a completely new CLSID. The new…
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Install .cab file outside of IE

Our company’s computers are locked down so users cannot install anything. Now, we have just bought a service that requires the download and install of a cab file. When I go to the web page with this control installed under my admin account,…
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Build axvlc.cab to allow installation of plugin without internet access (on intranet)

I have the following task: Provide VLC plugins locally so that they can be installed even if a user doesn't have internet access (no VLC installed, only intranet access). The axvlc.cab file is unfortunately not available anymore from the VLC website…
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How do I put a shortcut on the Programs menu on Windows Mobile in the installer cab?

Where do I put the shortcut icon for my mobile application in the Installer project for a Windows Mobile project so that when the cab is installed the icon will show on the Programs Menu?
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SCSF Recipe Framework Error

I am experiencing a random issue with the SCSF 2010 guidance package when I try to add a View with Presenter in my VS2010 project. This also happens when I try to add a Business Module as well. The issue seems to happen randomly because the same…
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How to correctly uninstall a running Windows Mobile today screen plugin?

I'm creating a cab installer for a today screen plugin for windows mobile. When the user activates the today screen plugin it is loaded by the shell. When the user now uninstalls the plugin, a message appears that the device should be reset. How do…
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Microsoft wceload tool kills all running processes

The tool that is placed in \Windows\ called wceload.exe kills all programs (some .NET program) except system ones (like Programs, Settings or FileExplorer) while installing a CAB file. The issue occurs on Windows Mobile 6.5, on Windows Mobile 5.0…
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ActiveX Control in C# - results in error in IE8

I followed the following steps to create a ActiveX control: - Create a new Class Library project in Visual Studio - Create a new class that inherits from UserControl - Create a new interface that exposes the controls methods and properties to COM…
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