diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 98303514156..c8e3ed4fac5 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ __pycache__/
 *$py.class
 
 # C extensions
-*.so
+#*.so
 
 # Distribution / packaging
 .Python
@@ -143,10 +143,10 @@ Desktop.ini
 $RECYCLE.BIN/
 
 # Windows Installer files
-*.cab
-*.msi
-*.msm
-*.msp
+#*.cab
+#*.msi
+#*.msm
+#*.msp
 
 # Windows shortcuts
 *.lnk