WIM files: what are they and how do I open them?
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.wim file type #1: Windows Imaging Format archive
A wim file extension is related to the Windows Imaging Format (archive format) used for installation of Microsoft Windows operating system.
Further details:
The wim file extension is used for Windows Image 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.
Features of WIM
- WIM is hardware-agnostic, meaning that you need only one image to address many different hardware configurations.
- WIM lets you store multiple images within one actual file.
- WIM enables compression and single instancing.
- WIM allows you to service an image offline.
- WIM lets you install a disk image on partitions of any size.
- Windows Vista provides an API for the WIM image format called WIMGAPI that developers can use to work with WIM image files.
- WIM allows for non-destructive deployment.
Open file with:
ImageX
A command-line tool for working with .wim files
Microsoft Windows
A series of operating systems developed by Microsoft
.wim file type #2: WAP Wireless identity module
A wim file extension is related to the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and used for its identity module data.
Further details:
The wim file extension is used for the security module implemented in the SIM card for WAP applications.
WIM provides security services for WAP applications, and allows you to use digital signature. SIM cards with security module are provided by the SIM card issuer.
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