Frequently Asked Questions
General
Q: What formats does Cabriolet support?
A: CAB, CHM, SZDD, KWAJ, HLP, LIT, and OAB formats.
Q: Is Cabriolet compatible with Microsoft’s tools?
A: Yes, Cabriolet can read files created by Microsoft tools and vice versa.
Usage
Q: How do I extract a CAB file?
A: cabriolet cab extract archive.cab
Q: Can I extract to memory?
A: Yes, use extract_to_memory method.
Troubleshooting
Q: What if I get checksum errors?
A: Try salvage mode with --salvage flag or salvage: true option.
Q: How do I handle corrupted archives?
A: Use salvage mode for partial recovery. See Salvage Mode Guide.
Performance
Q: How can I improve extraction speed?
A: Use larger buffers, disable checksum verification if appropriate. See Performance Tuning.
Development
Q: How do I contribute?
A: See Contributing Guide.
Q: Can I add new formats?
A: Yes, see Extending Cabriolet.