How to Download and Fix Mscdis.cab Errors

Last Updated: 12/24/2023
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mscdis.cab, also known as a Windows Cabinet file, was created by McAfee, Inc. for the development of McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20). CAB files fall under under the Archive (Windows Cabinet) file type category.

mscdis.cab was initially released with McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) on 08/29/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This file version is latest update offered from McAfee, Inc., according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple CAB file troubleshooting, and list of free mscdis.cab downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: mscdis.cab
File Extension: CAB file extension
File Type: Archive
Description: Windows Cabinet
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)
Developer: McAfee, Inc.
Software: McAfee Total Protection
Software Version: 2019 (16.0 R20)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 10834
Oldest File Date: 01/13/2020
Latest File Date: 01/13/2020


What are mscdis.cab Error Messages?


General mscdis.cab Runtime Errors

mscdis.cab file errors often occur during the startup phase of McAfee Total Protection, but can also occur while the program is running. These types CAB errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while McAfee Total Protection is running. Here are some of the most common mscdis.cab runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\oeminfo\msc\mscdis.cab

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most CAB errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your mscdis.cab file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with McAfee Total Protection), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, mscdis.cab file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading McAfee Total Protection, system crash while loading or saving mscdis.cab, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix mscdis.cab Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your mscdis.cab issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the mscdis.cab error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed McAfee Total Protection (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling McAfee Total Protection software.

You can uninstall McAfee Total Protection software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall McAfee Total Protection software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

McAfee, Inc.

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many mscdis.cab error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the mscdis.cab error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your mscdis.cab File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate mscdis.cab file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free mscdis.cab files for every applicable version of McAfee Total Protection. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download mscdis.cab Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate McAfee Total Protection folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\oeminfo\msc\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\oeminfo\oeminfo\msc\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\McAfee\PartnerCore\oeminfo\msc\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\McAfee\PartnerCore\oeminfo\oeminfo\msc\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve mscdis.cab problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download mscdis.cab Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying mscdis.cab to your appropriate Windows system directory. McAfee, Inc. typically does not release McAfee Total Protection CAB files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing mscdis.cab and all other CAB files for McAfee Total Protection. An incorrectly installed CAB file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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CAB Files Related to mscdis.cab

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
msccust.cab Windows Cabinet McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 16414 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
msccust.cab Windows Cabinet McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 16414 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
msccust64.cab Windows Cabinet McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 16414 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
msccust64.cab Windows Cabinet McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 16414 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
Appraiser_AlternateDat... Windows Cabinet McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 2588211 C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\N...

Other Files Related to mscdis.cab

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupact.log Log McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
SA.DAT Game Data McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log Log McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 93050 C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\
EtwRTDiagLog.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 3168 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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