I don't understand the Windows 7 .wim structure

tmontney

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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.
 

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

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Mellon Labs (custom build)
OS
Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
CPU
AMD FX 8350 Vishera @ 4200
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 R2.0
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16 GB Mushkin Blackline DDR3-2400 @ 1866 (9-10-10-10-31)
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XFX Radeon R9 280 Double D Black Edition
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Realtek HD Audio on MB. Sounds great.
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Acer 24", Acer 22"
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3840 x 1080
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1 x Mushkin Chronos 120 GB SSD (Win 10)
1 x Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB SSD (Win 7)
1 x WD 1TB SATA Blue
1 x WD 1TB SATA Green
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Corsair TX-750
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CoolerMaster HAF 912+
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Coolermaster Seidon 240M Liquid AIO. 6 case fans
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Logitech G710+
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Logitech G500s
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Much better since I got fiber, but still way overpriced.
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MSE, Malware Bytes for scanning
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Firefox
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Corsair VOID USB headphones.

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Win 10 Pro x64, Win 7 Pro x64Intel Core i7-6700HQ Skylake16gb Crucial DDR4NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2 GB
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Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
MSI PE60 6QE
OS
Win 10 Pro x64, Win 7 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-6700HQ Skylake
Motherboard
MSI MS-16J5
Memory
16gb Crucial DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2 GB
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB M.2 SSD (MZ-N5E250BW)
HGST 1TB @7200 RPM HTS721010A9E630
Case
Plastic
Keyboard
Got one...
Mouse
Yep, one of those too.
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FIOS 75/75
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Defender
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Chrome/FFox/Ex-PLODE-r/(L)Edge
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Defender, Custom Hosts, uBlock, regular backups w/ Macrium (Free)
What changes are you trying to make ?
 

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Win7 Ultimate X64Intel i5 3570K8GB DDR3 1600Onboard
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Pauly Special
OS
Win7 Ultimate X64
CPU
Intel i5 3570K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77X-DS3H
Memory
8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
Onboard
Sound Card
Onboard
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Evo SSD (OS)
1TB Spinner (Data)
PSU
800W Arctic
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
3x120mm Fans
Keyboard
MS Wireless
Mouse
MS Wireless
Internet Speed
20M
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.

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.
 

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Windows 7 32 bit
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PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 32 bit
... 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
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 10 Pro x64, Win 7 Pro x64Intel Core i7-6700HQ Skylake16gb Crucial DDR4NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2 GB
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
MSI PE60 6QE
OS
Win 10 Pro x64, Win 7 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-6700HQ Skylake
Motherboard
MSI MS-16J5
Memory
16gb Crucial DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2 GB
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB M.2 SSD (MZ-N5E250BW)
HGST 1TB @7200 RPM HTS721010A9E630
Case
Plastic
Keyboard
Got one...
Mouse
Yep, one of those too.
Internet Speed
FIOS 75/75
Antivirus
Defender
Browser
Chrome/FFox/Ex-PLODE-r/(L)Edge
Other Info
Defender, Custom Hosts, uBlock, regular backups w/ Macrium (Free)

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 32 bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 32 bit
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