fsutil wim
Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
Provides functions to discover and manage Windows Image (WIM)-backed files.
Syntax
fsutil wim [enumfiles] <drive name> <data source>
fsutil wim [enumwims] <drive name>
fsutil wim [queryfile] <filename>
fsutil wim [removewim] <drive name> <data source>
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| enumfiles | Enumerates WIM backed files. |
<drive name> |
Specifies the drive name. |
<data source> |
Specifies the data source. |
| enumwims | Enumerates backing WIM files. |
| queryfile | Queries if the file is backed by WIM, and if so, displays details about the WIM file. |
<filename> |
Specifies the filename. |
| removewim | Removes a WIM from backing files. |
Examples
To enumerate the files for drive C: from data source 0, type:
fsutil wim enumfiles C: 0
To enumerate backing WIM files for drive C:, type:
fsutil wim enumwims C:
To see if a file is backed by WIM, type:
fsutil wim queryFile C:\Windows\Notepad.exe
To remove the WIM from backing files for volume C: and data source 2, type:
fsutil wim removewims C: 2