what s a .wim file

**GARBO** · 30-10-08, 08:56 AM

if any can help me.i got this dell laptop. the drive has been split c drive and d drvie on d drive it has a file call factory.wim its about 4gb.so i back up the file and wipe everything off thinking 2 do a new install making i single c drive,but i cant seem too open this file,if any knows what progams or tools too open this file.

**best4less** · 30-10-08, 09:47 AM

It's just a factory re install of the os and all the crap dell stick on there vista computers

You access it when the computer is booting up.

**LeroyPatrol** · 30-10-08, 09:48 AM

It's a windows image file.

Leroy

**z80** · 30-10-08, 03:51 PM

Its a file from the windows imageing system, similar to ghost.

been using it for a while now and hate it.

But...you can boot a usb stick and load enough drivers to successfully read a DVD drive with a sata interface.

Mscdex does not handle DVDRAM drives anymore.

**LeroyPatrol** · 30-10-08, 04:08 PM

I'm using Windows Deployment Services to deply my wim files.

Leroy

**GARBO** · 30-10-08, 11:01 PM

i try burning the factory.wim on a dvd but wont let me,i can move it to my usb only if i rename it.what boot disc or progams do i need 2 boot the laptop.
i am doing all this under xp,as i never use vista.

30-10-08, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
GARBO Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Spent time on board: 2:00:17	what s a .wim file if any can help me.i got this dell laptop. the drive has been split c drive and d drvie on d drive it has a file call factory.wim its about 4gb.so i back up the file and wipe everything off thinking 2 do a new install making i single c drive,but i cant seem too open this file,if any knows what progams or tools too open this file.

30-10-08, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke iTrader: (10) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,951 Spent time on board: 2 Months, 2 Weeks, 3 Days and 14:15:22	It's just a factory re install of the os and all the crap dell stick on there vista computers You access it when the computer is booting up. __________________ Please wipe your feet before walking all over me

30-10-08, 03:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (94) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,953	Its a file from the windows imageing system, similar to ghost. been using it for a while now and hate it. But...you can boot a usb stick and load enough drivers to successfully read a DVD drive with a sata interface. Mscdex does not handle DVDRAM drives anymore. __________________ On vacation....

30-10-08, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
GARBO Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Spent time on board: 2:00:17	.wim i try burning the factory.wim on a dvd but wont let me,i can move it to my usb only if i rename it.what boot disc or progams do i need 2 boot the laptop. i am doing all this under xp,as i never use vista.

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LeroyPatrol Premium Member iTrader: (14) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,785 Spent time on board: 2 Months, 0 Weeks, 2 Days and 11:36:11	It's a windows image file. Leroy

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LeroyPatrol Premium Member iTrader: (14) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,785 Spent time on board: 2 Months, 0 Weeks, 2 Days and 11:36:11	I'm using Windows Deployment Services to deply my wim files. Leroy

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