WIN files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: FoxPro Window Settings
Contains FoxPro window statuses and definitions. Used for window settings backup. Can be restored with RESTORE WINDOW command. WIN files are FoxPro Window Settings. Windows system file backup. Restore...
General Information
| Title | WIN File Extension |
| Extension | .win |
| Full Form | FoxPro Window Settings File |
| File Type | Settings File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Preserve window state |
| Features | Configuration, Window definition |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on usage |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Database Management | Yes |
| User Interface Configuration | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1984 |
| Latest Version | FoxPro 9 (2004) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .prg, .fxp, .dbf, .scx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual FoxPro |
Licensed | Windows |
Type 2: Windows Backup File
The WIN file extension can store Windows backups. These backups contain compressed folders and files from Windows devices. They use differential compression to save disk space. They help restore lost ...
General Information
| Title | WIN File Extension |
| Extension | .win |
| Full Form | Windows Backup File |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup |
| Additional Functions | Restore data |
| Features | Compression, Encryption |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| System Backup | Yes |
| Data Recovery | Yes |
| Disaster Recovery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Replaced by | VHDX in Windows 10 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bkf, .vhdx, .tib |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Backup and Restore |
Included | Windows |
 EaseUS Todo Backup |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |
| Acronis True Image |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
Type 3: GameMaker Studio Game Asset Package
General Information
| Title | .WIN File Extension |
| Extension | .win |
| Full Form | GameMaker Studio Game Asset Package |
| File Type | Game Asset File |
| Developer | YoYo Games |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game assets |
| Additional Functions | Compile game resources |
| Features | Encapsulated, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | Dependent on assets |
| Editable | With GameMaker |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Resource Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Compiled code execution |
| Best Practices | Verify sources, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Alongside GMS |
| Latest Version | GMS 2.3+ (2023) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .yyz, .gmx, .gmz |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GameMaker Studio |
Commercial, Free Trial | Windows, macOS |
Type 4: TWRP Backup
The files created by TWRP with a .win or .win??? extension are tar archives. If a partition gets split across files, each file is a tar archive. There is a difference depending on the TWRP version use...
General Information
| Title | .WIN File Extension |
| Extension | .win |
| Full Form | TWRP Backup File |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Team Win |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup |
| Additional Functions | Data recovery |
| Features | Encrypted, Compressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| System Backup | Yes |
| Data Restoration | Yes |
| Custom ROM installation | Possible |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Encrypt backups, Store securely |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2011 |
| Latest Version | Depends on TWRP version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar, .zip, .img |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| TWRP Recovery |
Free | Android |