How to Open .img File in Windows 10

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If you've recently purchased a new computer running Windows 10 and are having trouble opening IMG files that were created on an older operating system or by another device, this article is for you.

In today's age of digital media sharing, it's not uncommon to encounter file extensions like .img, .iso, and others. While these files may seem mysterious at first glance, they're actually just compressed archives containing your important documents, images, videos, music tracks or whatever else you've stored within them!

To access their contents without any issues though - we'll cover four different methods below:

1) Using File Explorer

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The simplest way to open an IMG file in Windows 10 is by double-clicking on it and letting your computer's built-in 'File Association' feature take care of things for you. If nothing happens after doing so, try right-clicking the image instead then selecting 'Open with' followed by choosing one from these options:

- Photos

- Paint

- Default app associated with .img files

If none of these solutions work as expected (which is rare), proceed to method 2 below.

2) Using Command Prompt

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For more advanced users or those who prefer working directly at the command line, there's always option #2:

1. Open Start > Search bar and type 'cmd' without quotes.

2. Right-click on 'Command Prompt' in the search results and select 'Run as administrator.'

3. Type 'imgmount -o loop path/to/your/imgfile.img /mnt/somefoldername' (replace both parts with actual paths) then press Enter.

This will mount your .IMG file at the specified location, allowing you to browse its contents like any regular drive using File Explorer or other compatible tools such as:

- Total Commander

- WinRAR

3. Using third-party software

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If neither of the above methods work for some reason (which is highly unlikely), fear not! There are plenty of excellent third-party programs available that can extract .IMG files without much fuss:

1. Download and install a reputable file extraction tool like:

- ImgBurn (free)

- PowerISO ($29.95)

2. Launch the program, then drag-and-drop your .img file onto its main interface.

3. Follow any further instructions displayed by the software to extract your files successfully!

4) Using third-party tools via PowerShell

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For those who prefer working with PowerShell instead of traditional Command Prompt commands (or just want another option), here's how you can achieve similar results:

1. Open Start > Search bar and type 'powershell' without quotes.

2. Right-click on 'Windows Powershell' in the search results and select 'Run as administrator.'

3. Paste this command into PowerShell:

```

(Get-ChildItem -Filter *.img | ForEach-object { "powershell -noprofile -ExecutionPolicy RemotelySigned '&&' Set-Alias imgmount /c " + $_.BaseName + '.exe" &'& &.&/bin/ImgMount.exe -o loop \$_''} | Sort-Object Name)

```

4. Press Enter to run the script.

This will open a PowerShell console listing all .IMG files found in your current working directory, along with their corresponding ImgMount executable paths (if installed). Simply type 'imgmount 'path/to/your/.img.file'' followed by pressing Enter to extract its contents!

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And that's it! With these four simple methods under your belt, you should now be able to open and access .IMG files on Windows 10 without any issues. Whether you prefer using built-in tools like File Explorer or opt for third-party software solutions instead - there are plenty of options available to suit every need.

So next time you encounter a mysterious .img file that won't open, remember these simple tips and tricks to get back in business quickly!

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