An open-source installer for Windows driver .CAB files.
Publisher’s description
What is CabInstaller?
CabInstaller by Bruno Vergasta Paiva is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (brunopaiva15/CabInstaller) has 15 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “CabInstaller is an Open source .CAB files installer (drivers only) for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: CabInstaller is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is CabInstaller safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
00FE38321A32949FD53ACA13A53728DB9F0B42566A24667CFF9421047A234A0F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1Latest | October 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BrunoVergastaPaiva.CabInstaller -eProgram files (.exe): cabinstaller.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bruno Vergasta Paiva
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/brunopaiva15/CabInstaller
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1
- Released
- October 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- BrunoVergastaPaiva.CabInstaller
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CabInstaller free?
Yes. CabInstaller is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is CabInstaller safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CabInstaller with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does CabInstaller run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use CabInstaller without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.