What is the difference between .uefi and .wim?
- Extension
- .uefi
- .wim
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Disk Image
- Disk Image
- Developer
- UEFI Forum
- Microsoft
- Description
- The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)contains information on how the boot process should be carried out. It accurately outlines the interface between the OS and the platform firmware. It replaces the previous Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) firmware in the IBM PC. With UEFI, you don't have to install an OS for remote repairs and troubleshooting of computers.
- 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/vnd.uefi.app
- application/x-ms-wim
- Wikipedia
- .uefi on Wikipedia
- .wim on Wikipedia