What is the difference between .gpt and .wim?
- Extension
- .gpt
- .wim
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Disk Image
- Disk Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- Description
- GPT (GUID Partition Table) is the standard format used to define the partitions of computer storage devices like hard disks using globally unique identifiers (GUIDs). It is also used on some BIOS systems to replace the early version master boot record (MBR) method, which supported up to 2.2TB partitions. GPT supports up to 18 Terabytes partitions.
- 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-gpt
- application/x-ms-wim
- Wikipedia
- .gpt on Wikipedia
- .wim on Wikipedia