Detailed WIMBoot new technology under Windows8.1 Update

With the update of windows8.1 update, more and more users are coming into contact with this new system, but in the face of some new features of this new system, many users are still unable to do anything. I don’t know what these features are for. What is the role, so here is a detailed introduction to the new WIMBoot technology under win8.1update.

First, WIMBoot technology

WIMBoot, which is Windows image file boot, means that the system directly reads a WIM image to complete the entire boot process, and the WIM image is equivalent to the existing system disk. And its volume is greatly compressed, up to 4G (this compression ratio is equivalent to a complete system image of Win8.1 with Update).

This technology can help OEM computer manufacturers deploy systems, upgrade systems or create restore partitions.

two, WIMBoot limitations

The current of this new technology can not be applied to all Windows platforms, only for Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Update (Win7 platform support section) specifically covers x64 , x86, ARM platform, but WIMBoot does not support the same platform Windows Server 2012 R2.

If the computer is a traditional BIOS, then you will not be able to use WIMBoot technology. Therefore, WIMBoot is only suitable for PC devices based on UEFI motherboards.

In terms of memory devices, WIMBoot is perfectly compatible with existing SSD solid state drives and eMMC memory devices, but does not support traditional mechanical hard drives and hybrid hard drives. (Considering the technology of disk reading, fast boot, etc., slow traditional mechanical disks can not meet the higher speed requirements of WIMBoot)

Therefore, WIMBoot is only used for SSD solid state drives and needs to be stored to SSD or eMMC. Memory.

If you are a traditional PC user, you can also configure a second mechanical hard drive or a hybrid hard drive to expand more disk storage space.

Note: Some system backup tools, anti-virus software and disk encryption tools are not compatible with WIMBoot images.

Third, WIMBoot principle

After talking about the new features of WIMBoot, you have to mention the basic principles. How does WIMBoot achieve lower disk usage than traditional Windows installations? The TechNet community also unveiled the specific operating principles for everyone.

During the traditional Windows system installation process, all system files will be written to the local disk twice: the first to write compressed archived system backup files to the disk; the second time to write to the uncompressed archive system file. When the system installation task is completed, our local system disk will store a compressed version of the system backup file. Previous12Next page Total 2 pages