.OEM File Extension

OEM files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: OEM Setup File

OEM file format was developed by Microsoft. It is compatible with software installable on Windows. OEM files can be found in installation packages of older Windows versions. They are used during setup...

General Information

Title OEM File Extension
Extension .oem
Full Form OEM Setup File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Driver installation
Additional Functions Text-based instructions
Features Setup information, Hardware configuration

File Characteristics

Quality Text format
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Device Setup Yes
Driver Installation Yes
System Deployment Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Verify source, Integrity check

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows 95
Latest Version Used in modern Windows

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .inf, .sys, .dll

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Setup Licensed Windows

Type 2: OEMEdit Save File

General Information

Title OEMEdit Save File
Extension .oem
File Type Configuration File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Facilitate OEM customization

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Builders Yes
Software Pre-installation Yes
Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Configuration corruption
Best Practices Backup, Validate settings

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .inf, .xml, .cfg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OEMEdit Unknown Windows