What is the difference between .cpio and .wim?
- Extension
- .cpio
- .wim
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Developer
- Disk Image
- Developer
- GNU
- Microsoft
- Description
- The cpio file type is associated with Unix-based systems and represents a format used for archiving and compressing files. The name "cpio" stands for "copy in, copy out," reflecting the method by which files are gathered into an archive or extracted from one. This format supports various compression methods and is commonly utilized for creating archives in backup processes, distributing packages, or consolidating files for easier transfer. A cpio archive can contain multiple files and directories, preserving their file attributes.
- It is a file-based disk image format created by Microsoft for its latest Windows OS releases, Windows Server 2008 and the Windows Vista. Windows Imaging Format (wim), is used for the standard installation method of the OS.
- MIME Type
- application/x-cpio
- application/x-ms-wim
- Wikipedia
- .cpio on Wikipedia
- .wim on Wikipedia