I don't understand the Windows 7 .wim structure

I wanted to do some editing to the Windows 7 .wim, but I don't understand the structure. There are four folders, and they all seem to have the exact same structure and content.

Urthboundmisfit said:

Folders are for different versions- in my example below 1= Home Basic 2= Home Premium 3= Professional 4= Ultimate

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Deployment Image Servicing and Management Command-Line Options
Deployment Image Servicing and Management Technical Reference

That makes so much sense. I was thinking it may have to do with versions.

Mellon Head said:

Why would you want to mess with the install manager? Doing so might bork any install that you try to do.

It's not like I'm bored or something. I only knew of nLite/vLite and that the dev didn't know if he'd make one for Win7 and Win8. Then I came across someone who did make one. My idea was to make something like nLite but for 7 and 8.

tmontney said:

... I only knew of nLite/vLite and that the dev didn't know if he'd make one for Win7 and Win8. Then I came across someone who did make one...

Developer of nLite & vLite allegedly "nearing completion" of tool for 7 & 8 free & pro versions: LINK

If you haven't done so already check out WinToolkit: Win Toolkit - WinCert.net Forums

Urthboundmisfit said:

tmontney said:

... I only knew of nLite/vLite and that the dev didn't know if he'd make one for Win7 and Win8. Then I came across someone who did make one...

Developer of nLite & vLite allegedly "nearing completion" of tool for 7 & 8 free & pro versions: LINK

If you haven't done so already check out WinToolkit: Win Toolkit - WinCert.net Forums

Wow I didn't know he was back!