Makecab
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8
Package existing files into a cabinet (.cab) file.
Syntax
makecab [/v[n]] [/d var=<value> ...] [/l <dir>] <source> [<destination>]
makecab [/v[<n>]] [/d var=<value> ...] /f <directives_file> [...]
Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
<source> |
File to compress. |
<destination> |
File name to give compressed file. If omitted, the last character of the source file name is replaced with an underscore (_) and used as the destination. |
/f <directives_file> |
A file with makecab directives (may be repeated). |
/d var=<value> |
Defines variable with specified value. |
/l <dir> |
Location to place destination (default is current directory). |
/v[<n>] |
Set debugging verbosity level (0=none,...,3=full). |
/? |
Displays Help at the command prompt. |
Remarks
- Refer to Microsoft Cabinet Format on MSDN for information on directive_file.