.MIG File Extension

Windows Migration Backup File

a mig backup file is a special format by Microsoft. It should only be edited with appropriate software. A mig file contains migration data, usually savedata.mig. Mig files are used by Windows Easy Tra...

General Information

Title MIG File Extension
Extension .mig
Full Form Windows Migration Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store user data
Additional Functions Facilitate data transfer
Features Encapsulated, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

System Migration Yes
Data Backup Yes
Personal Settings Transfer

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Secure storage, Use encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows Vista
Latest Version Associated with Windows 7

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bkf, .zip, .tar

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Easy Transfer Free Windows
USMT Free Windows