MIG File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format Type Windows Migration Backup File
File Extension .mig
Primary Associated Software Windows Easy Transfer
Developed by Microsoft Corporation
File Category Backup Files
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary Format Yes
Can Contain User Profiles, Documents, Settings
Usage Data Migration between Windows Computers
Compression Yes, proprietary
Encryption Supported
Default Location C:WindowsSystem32migwiz
Usable in Windows Versions Windows Vista, Windows 7
Replacement Tool in Later Windows OneDrive, PCmover Express
Manual Editing Not recommended
Accessibility Through Windows Easy Transfer on Compatible Windows Versions
Multi-Volume Support Yes
Transfer Methods Supported USB, External Hard Drive, Network
File Recovery Specific Tools Required
Customizable Limited to Selection of Items to Migrate
Operating System for Creation Primarily Windows
Structure Serialized Objects and Data