Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
makecab [/v[n]] [/d var=<value> ...] [/l <dir>] <source> [<destination>]makecab command
Package existing files into a cabinet (.cab) file. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for makecab; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
makecab [/v[n]] [/d var=<value> ...] [/l <dir>] <source> [<destination>]
makecab [/v[<n>]] [/d var=<value> ...] /f <directives_file> [...]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
<source> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<destination> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/f <directives_file> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/d var=<value> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/l <dir> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/v | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/d | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<value> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/l | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<dir> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<n> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/f | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<directives_file> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
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