DIM File – What is .dim file and how to open it?
DIM File Extension
Active@ Raw Disk Image Backup File – file format by Active@ Data Recovery Software
DIM is a file extension associated with Active@ Raw Disk Image Backup File, a disk image format created by Active@ Data Recovery Software for backing up entire hard drives or partitions. It stores a raw copy of the disk data, allowing for recovery in case of data loss or corruption.
DIM File Format
A DIM file, short for Active@ Raw Disk Image Backup File, is a disk image file created using Active@ Disk Image, a software program from Active@ Data Recovery Software. This file format captures a bit-by-bit copy of an entire physical disk or a specified partition, preserving the exact structure and data contained on the source drive. DIM files are often used for backup and data recovery purposes, allowing users to create a replica of their hard drives to protect against data loss and system failures.
Advantages and Usage
DIM files offer several advantages over other disk image formats. They maintain the original structure and partitioning of the source disk, allowing users to restore individual partitions or the entire drive. Additionally, DIM files can be compressed to save storage space without compromising the integrity of the backup. Active@ Disk Image provides a range of compression algorithms, including LZMA, PPMd, and BZIP2, to optimize the file size. DIM files are commonly used by system administrators, IT professionals, and individual users for various scenarios, including:
- System backup: Creating a DIM file of the entire system drive ensures a complete backup that can be restored in case of a system crash or data corruption.
- Partition backup: DIM files can be used to back up specific partitions, such as the operating system partition or a data partition, allowing for selective recovery in case of data loss within those partitions.
- File recovery: DIM files can be used as a source for file recovery operations. If data is accidentally deleted or corrupted, the DIM file can be mounted as a virtual drive, allowing users to recover specific files or folders.
DIM File and Active@ Disk Image Backup
A DIM file is an Active@ Raw Disk Image Backup File created by Active@ Data Recovery Software. It is a raw disk image backup of an entire hard drive or partition, containing an exact copy of all data stored on the drive, including deleted files. DIM files are used for data backup and recovery purposes, allowing users to restore data in the event of data loss or a system failure.
Opening DIM Files
To open a DIM file, you will need Active@ Disk Image software from Active@ Data Recovery Software or other compatible software. Once you have the appropriate software installed, follow these steps:
- Launch the software. Open the program that supports DIM files.
- Locate and select the DIM file. Use the software’s file browser to navigate to the location of the DIM file. Once found, select the file.
- Mount or extract the DIM file. Depending on the software used, you may have the option to mount the DIM file as a virtual drive, allowing you to access the files within it, or you may need to extract the files to a specific folder on your computer.
- Access the data. Once the DIM file is mounted or extracted, you can browse the files and folders within it and recover any data as needed.
Active@ Raw Disk Image Backup File (DIM)
DIM files are proprietary backup file format used by Active@ Data Recovery Software. They contain a sector-by-sector copy of a disk or storage device, including all data, file systems, and empty space. DIM backups are typically used for disaster recovery and forensic investigations.
To create a DIM backup, the Active@ Disk Image utility can be used. This utility scans the source disk, reads each sector, and saves a copy of the data to the DIM file. The backup process can be customized to include or exclude specific sectors or files. DIM backups can be created from local or network drives, physical or virtual disks, and both Windows and Linux file systems.