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unshield-git

Extracts CAB files from InstallShield installers (development version)

  • installer-extractor
  • TERMINAL
  • ARCHIVE
  • FILE-MANAGEMENT
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 5, 2026 description in en

Description

InstallShield CAB files can be extracted from development builds of the unshield tool. It is useful for packagers and users recovering files from older Windows installer formats.

Inspect results before running anything extracted. Installer CABs can contain outdated binaries, scripts, path collisions, copyrighted files, or payloads that were meant for a different operating system.

How to run

unshield

Commands: unshield

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