How to Install Windows 10 Cab Updates via DISM

Usually, the catalog site offers updates in the form of .msu file extension which is easy to install i.e. double-click on the setup file and the installation starts immediately afterward. However, what if the downloaded file bears a. cab extension? In this post, we will discuss the essential steps required to install Windows 10 cab updates using the DISM tool.

How to Install Windows 10 Cab updates via DISM

To install Windows 10 Cab updates, use the following steps –

• First of all, you need to download the Cab files (x86/X64).
• After the downloading completes, launch Command Prompt as an Administrator.
• On the elevated console, copy/paste the below code, and press Enter –

DISM.exe / Online / Add-Package / PackagePath: Pathofthecabfile

Alternatively, one may also open the folder containing the cab file. While holding the Shift key on your keyboard, right-click on this file and select “Copy as path” from the list of available options.

• Now that you have the right path, replace the “ Pathofthecabfile” in the above command with your copied path. If you have followed this way, the code should see like the following –

DISM.exe / Online / Add-Package / PackagePath: "C: \ Users \ ProfileName \ Downloads \ KB_number-x64.cab"

• To let go of restarting your computer after applying this update, you may execute this command next –

/ NoRestart / quiet

Error 87 while installing the Windows 10 cab updates

If you are getting an error 87 while applying the cab updates on your computer, check the following –

• Command Prompt must be running having Administrative privileges.
• The path location that you are providing should be correct.