[Feature]: Can we add support for .swm files?

[Abe-Telo]

Official FAQ

• I have checked the official FAQ.

Ventoy Version

1.0.99

What about latest release

Yes. I have tried the latest release, but the bug still exist.

Try alternative boot mode

Yes. I have tried them, but the bug still exist.

BIOS Mode

UEFI Mode

Partition Style

MBR

Disk Capacity

64GB

Disk Manufacturer

SanDisk

Image file checksum (if applicable)

None

Image file download link (if applicable)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-recovery-image

What happened?

Microsoft provides specific recovery images for each of their Surface devices. These images aren't packaged as ISO files but instead come as a ZIP file that contains both a boot.wim and install.swm.

Currently, when we boot into the boot.wim, it doesn’t detect the install.swm because it’s located in the wrong directory, which prevents access to the recovery option. Direct .swm support in the Ventoy menu would allow users to select the file and automatically initiate installation on the device, with the WIM file acting as an intermediary.

With OSDCloud, this process expands the image directly onto the drive, bypassing manual setup and providing a more streamlined experience. Adding native support for .swm files would be a significant improvement, as this approach has been successfully tested in WinPE with OSDCloud.

Additionally, since Microsoft sometimes includes .esd files in these packages, it may be valuable to consider adding support for .esd files as well.

Thank you for considering this feature request!