The ExtractCAB method extracts the embedded .cab file from a module and saves it as the specified file. The installer creates this file if it does not already exist and overwrites the file if it does exist. For more information, see the ExtractCAB method of the Merge object.
IMsmMerge2::ExtractCAB Mergemod.dll version 2.0 or later.
IMsmMerge::ExtractCAB All Mergemod.dll versions.
Syntax
C++HRESULT ExtractCAB(
[in] BSTR FileName
);
Parameters
- FileName [in]
-
The fully qualified destination file. A LPCWSTR may be used in place of a BSTR.
Return Value
The method can return one of the following values.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
|
One of the arguments is invalid. |
|
Could not create the output file. |
|
Could not write data to the output file. |
|
Unable to access embedded .cab file. |
|
No embedded .cab file was found. |
|
The function succeeded. |
Requirements
| Version | Mergemod.dll 1.0 or later |
|---|---|
| Header | Mergemod.h |
| DLL | Mergemod.dll |
| IID | IID_IMsmMerge is defined as 0ADDA82E-2C26-11D2-AD65-00A0C9AF11A6 |
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