Windows 10: Extracting drivers from exe that doesn't have cmd extract switch

I am in the process of building custom images for deployment. Part of that of course is to include the required drivers. Usually I would extract the needed .inf files from the executable for whatever I was needing, i.e. LAN, Chipset, Graphics, etc, from cmd with the appropriate switch. I have run into a few executables where there is no cmd switch for extracting. I have searched and can't find anything more than things like open archive and copy the contents, run the exe and get the contents of the temp folder that it puts things into. The problem with that is running it tells me my system is not compatible(which it isn't) and opening the archive doesn't reveal anything useful.

What I am needing to know is a way to get the files I need from these .exes. These .exe are the drivers from the MB manufacture. I would prefer to stick with what they sent us as these are custom spec'd boards.

Thank you for any help.

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Extracting Zip Files


Are the step-by-step processes identical? That is, the folder extracted from and the folder extracted to belong to the same hierarchical file system structure. If they are, that suggests mildly the Cumulative Update left an electron or two out of place.

 

Extracting Zip Files

Thanks pyramid10 for your contribution, I ensured that the steps taken and the source and destination folders were the same, in the using zip7 as suggested by BunnyJ resolved all issues for me.
I am the first to admit that I am a long long way from understanding the intricacies of computers and if truth be told I am now to old anyway to absorb much information.
Cheers.

 

HP Drivers won't install

Well the drivers that do actually successfully install extract to this folder. The others don't even extract. I am thinking it's an extraction issue so I will try the 7-zip software like another user suggested. Will keep you guys updated.