Description:
File-based imaging format introduced with Windows Vista; allows a single disk image to be deployed to multiple computer platforms; files such as drivers, updates, and components can be managed within the file without booting the operating system image.WIM images may contain multiple disk images that can be mounted as new volumes within Windows. They can also be made bootable, which means a computer can boot from the disk image.
Technical Details:
Popular and created to set up the Windows operating environment, WIM is an image file format designed to file data without duplication. In addition, it is a highly compressed file making the image 1/3 of its original size. The WIM format allows a single image to be set up on multiple platforms. The need to boot the operating system is eliminated for this type of format because it maintains files such as drivers and updates in the file itself. in addition, because disk image files contain exact copies, if needed, a computer can boot from this disk image format. Furthermore, WIM files can also be used for backup purposes. Unlike other disk imaging formats, the WIM format is file based as opposed to sector based.
Supported applications:
Microsoft ImageX , WinMount International WinMount , 7-Zip , PeaZip
Developed by: Microsoft Corporation
MIME type : application/octet-stream