Windows 10: How to split install.wim file into 2 2GB files but not on Windows?

Hi , I want to split install.wim into 2 2GB files for a FAT32 USB but the problem is I do not currently have access to a Windows desktop to do it so any help would be appreicated or I would love if anybody can give me a split version of the install.wim file for me in order to download.

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Compacting a wim file?

Sorry, no idea where to put this. I just recently learned how to use dism. I use it to slipstream all hotfixes and ie10 ect into an AIO install disc. The problem is, it creates a huge install.wim after 8 index mounts and slipstreams. Considering all 8 images use the same darn wim and files, don't know why it has to increase the wim size by 1gig. Either I need to figure out how to use the same wim.install file for all indexes, or I need to compact the wim file which is now 4gbs with ie10 and all updates to April. Any way to do either?

 

Compacting a wim file?

Actually it turns out the answer is the dism that comes with Win8. Using the new Export-Image command, and a simple batch file, was able to compress my AIO wim by several hundred mbs.

 

i wanted to split the install,wim file and it showed me this error

Hi,

Thanks for your post in Microsoft Community.



It sounds like you are currently having a problem that receiving erros while spliting the .wim file.Sorry for the inconvenience.

As for your problem, you can try the following steps to fix the system file to see if they can solve your problem:



Type CMD in the search box,select the "Command Prompt" and "Run as administrator".Type the following commands in sequence and press Enter：

Then restart the computer.



For your reference:

Split-WindowsImage (DISM) | Microsoft Docs

Split a Windows image file (.wim) to span across multiple DVDs | Microsoft Docs

Capture and Apply Windows using a WIM file | Microsoft Docs



Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.



Best Regards,

Sawa | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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