MIG File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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MIG File Summary

Most MIG files can be viewed with Windows Easy Transfer from Microsoft Corporation (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Windows Migration Backup File format as it's primary file type. The majority of MIG files are considered Backup Files.

MIG files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. The main MIG file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

To learn more about MIG files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening MIG files.

Low
Popularity
4093
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

26

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2018

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Sorts of MIG Files


Dominant MIG File Type

.MIG
File ID:.mig
Type:Windows Migration Backup File

Migration file associated with Windows Easy Transfer an application used for easy transfer of personal files, e-mail, data, files, media, and settings between one Windows to another.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Backup Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mig

Software Programs That Open The Windows Migration Backup File:


Windows Easy Transfer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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MIG Usage


Leading Device Types

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshoot MIG Files


Frequent MIG Opening Issues

Windows Easy Transfer Not Present

When trying to open your MIG file, you get the error "Can't Open MIG File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Windows Easy Transfer for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your MIG with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens MIG files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Windows Easy Transfer is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Windows Easy Transfer installed that's incompatible with your Windows Migration Backup File type. Download the latest Windows Easy Transfer version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Windows Migration Backup File file was created by a newer Windows Easy Transfer than what you have installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MIG file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening MIG files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Additional MIG Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Windows Easy Transfer installed, you can still experience difficulties opening MIGs. If you're still experiencing problems opening MIG files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • MIG file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the MIG file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a MIG-associated program (eg. Windows Easy Transfer)
  • File corruption affecting your MIG file
  • The MIG is infected with a virus
  • Drivers associated with MIG software need to be updated
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Windows Migration Backup File files

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