The Expand command is a Windows CMD command used for extracting files from compressed cabinet (.cab) files. Cabinet files are used to store multiple files in a single file, making them easier to manage and share. The Expand command can be used to extract individual files from a cabinet file, or to extract all files from a cabinet file.
Purpose of the Expand CMD Command
The purpose of the Expand command is to extract files from a cabinet file. Cabinet files are used to store multiple files in a single file, making them easier to manage and share. The Expand command can be used to extract individual files from a cabinet file, or to extract all files from a cabinet file.
Syntax of the Expand CMD Command
The syntax of the Expand command is as follows:
- expand source_file destination_file
- expand source_file destination_folder
The source_file is the name of the cabinet file that you want to extract files from. The destination_file is the name of the file that you want to extract from the cabinet file. The destination_folder is the name of the folder that you want to extract all files from the cabinet file into.
Options of the Expand CMD Command
The Expand command has the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /Y | Overwrites existing files without prompting for confirmation. |
| /F:filename | Specifies the name of the file to be extracted from the cabinet file. |
| /D | Extracts all files from the cabinet file. |
Examples of the Expand CMD Command
The following are examples of how to use the Expand command:
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To extract a single file from a cabinet file, use the following command:
expand mycabinet.cab myfile.txt -
To extract all files from a cabinet file, use the following command:
expand mycabinet.cab c:\myfolder\ /D -
To extract a single file from a cabinet file and overwrite any existing files, use the following command:
expand mycabinet.cab myfile.txt /Y
Conclusion
The Expand command is a Windows CMD command used for extracting files from compressed cabinet (.cab) files. Cabinet files are used to store multiple files in a single file, making them easier to manage and share. The Expand command can be used to extract individual files from a cabinet file, or to extract all files from a cabinet file. The syntax of the Expand command is as follows: expand source_file destination_file or expand source_file destination_folder. The Expand command has the following options: /Y, /F:filename, and /D. Examples of how to use the Expand command include extracting a single file from a cabinet file, extracting all files from a cabinet file, and extracting a single file from a cabinet file and overwriting any existing files.