SWM files: what are they and how do I open them?
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.swm file type #1: Windows Imaging Format split archive
Files with swm extension are related to the Windows Imaging Format and used for its split archive files (some kind of disk image file format). Windows Imaging Format is supported by Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
Further details:
File extension swm is associated with the Windows Imaging Format.
The Windows Imaging Format (WIM) is a file-based disk image format. It was developed by Microsoft to deploy its latest Windows operating system releases, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, which use it as part of their standard installation procedure.
By default, swm backup files are called:
backup.swm, backup1.swm, backup2.swm, etc.
Open file with:
ImageX
A command-line tool for working with .wim files
.swm file type #2: Supportworks ESP message
An swm file extension is related to the Supportworks ESP and used for its message files.
Further details:
The swm file extension is related to Supportworks ESP, a fully integrated platform for automating and managing Request and Service Management related business processes, developed and sold by Hornbill Systems.
The swm file contains saved message from Supportworks ESP.
Open file with:
Supportworks ESP
A service management optimalization software
.swm file type #3: Vim swap data
An swm file extension is related to the Vim, a text editing tool for various platforms.
Further details:
The swm file extension is associated with the Vim, a text editing tool for Unix, DOS, Windows, Amiga, Mac, OS/2 and other operating systems.
The swm file contains some kind of data used by Vim editor.
Open file with:
Vim
A multiplatform high configurable text editor