[gosh]

Windows PE is a small version of windows that can be run from CD. The switch to run windows pe is -minint, so it's a "mini me" of the windows world.

Windows PE can be windows xp home, xp pro, or even server 2003. Windows PE is not named by the OS it uses; it names by version. The latest version of windows pe is 1.2 (?). The only legal way to get windows PE is through a software licensing agreement with MS, which will cost you money.

WinPE FAQ:

See here http://www.ltcom.com/page/FAQ/WinXP%20OEM%...allation%20FAQ/

Using winbom.ini:
1 - You can use this file to run files once winpe is started. You can use the sections [OEMRunOnce] and [OEMRun]. An example of how to use this section is here http://groups.google.com/groups?q=winbom.i...GP11&rnum=1
2 - Explanation of winbom.ini switches - see http://technet.micro...y/bb457097.aspx

Limits of winpe:

1 - After 24 hours winpe will restart the computer
2 - By default winpe has network support, however you cannot share files. You can access shares; you cannot share files. Your pc name will be minint-xxxxx. To see your computer name to ping localhost, from a command prompt.
3 - The syntax to map a network drive is slighly different in winpe, refer to the documentation.

URLS:

Deploying the Windows Platform
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/events...nloads/1004.ppt

Automating Tasks Before Mini-Setup
http://technet.micro...y/cc783921.aspx

Notable files for winpe:

startnet.cmd - shell for winpe, located in system32 folder.
Mkimg.cmd - batch file to create windows pe, found in opk
winpe.bmp - wallpaper, located in system32 folder.

This FAQ will be updated over time to include more information.

-gosh

This post has been edited by Tripredacus: 01 April 2009 - 09:02 AM
Reason for edit: Cleaned up broken, redirecting and duplicate URLs

[baliktad]

I'm curious where you got the 1.3 number from gosh. We have an enterprise license here at work so we get this sort of stuff all the time. To my knowledge (I may be blissfully ignorant here, so correct me if necessary), the versions are as follows:

Windows PE 1.0 - original WinPE based off Windows XP Pro kernel.
Windows PE 1.1 - better, updated, fixed WinPE based off Windows XP SP1 kernel.
Windows PE 1.2 - newer WinPE adds support for custom CD's built with the Windows Server 2003 kernel, but mostly the same.

Interesting reference article: KB 828217

[gosh]

I definately could be wrong, i was going from memory. The latest version is 1.2 or 1.3.

-gosh

[mott]

just a few things I think you should add

if you don't want to spring the money for MS PE you can go here

link

it might not be offical and it's geared more for rescue cd's but it is free and can be used for other things.

also this is the forum were the creator (Bart Lagerweij) hangs out at

link

so if you are having problems with PE builder go there and this site for the Microsoft version.

Okay new info I know I should have posted this before but a new program has been created to remove the 24 hour time limit which can begotten here link the program is peloader and it works for both windows pe and barts pe.

[willlangford]

maybe someone could explaine uses for WindowsPE for a newbie like me.

thanks,

~William

[un4given1]

Well... WinPE isn't available to the public. It is a OEM System Builder tool basically. You can get it by purchasing a multi-pack of OEM CDs. It is useful to build systems as well as a recovery item. It will run from a CD if I am correct, so this allows you to have Windows capabilities from a CD at any time. You can also look at Bart's PE builder, which is something similar. http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

Later!

[gosh]

You can actually make winpe, it uses the same files as XP. The files to make winpe are less than a meg uncompressed, only about 300k compressed. I can't post the files since theyre copyright'ed.

-gosh

[un4given1]

everything is copyrighted.... I believe what you mean is "not licensed for public use"

[strekship]

gosh, on Nov 26 2003, 03:21 PM, said:

You can actually make winpe, it uses the same files as XP.  The files to make winpe are less than a meg uncompressed, only about 300k compressed.  I can't post the files since theyre copyright'ed.

-gosh

Can u give us a file list?

[media]

Thanks gosh for this.
it will newbies like me.

Media

[media]

Dear Gosh,

i tried to open the the FAQ link and other microsoft ppt link as
http://www.ltcom.com/page/FAQ/WinXP OEM Preinstallation FAQ/
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/events...nloads/1004.ppt
it's not opening i think link is dead, if u or any one has that FAQ and PPT in archive kindly post on this forum.

Thanks in advanced

Media

[bamboo]

Hello, can anyone help me with files (or filelist) needed to create bootable WinPE,
I tried BartPE, it's wonderfull thing, and I want to see what a thing winpe is.
my e-mail is mr.arminas@freemail.lt

[Crowgoth]

WinPE is not available unless you are an OEM or a large corp try Bart's PE at http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

[zen]

media, on Mar 21 2004, 11:58 PM, said:

Dear Gosh,

i tried to open the the FAQ link and other microsoft ppt link as
http://www.ltcom.com/page/FAQ/WinXP OEM Preinstallation FAQ/
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/events...nloads/1004.ppt
it's not opening i think link is dead, if u or any one has that FAQ and PPT in archive kindly post on this forum.

Thanks in advanced

Media

hi,
can anybody tell me where can i get WinPE bootable CD. i am new to this forum & also new to WIN PE technology. My company has agrement with microsoft. & MS site says that "Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Software Assurance Membership (SAM) customers received
Windows PE in their October 2002 updates" so pls can anybody tell me that CD serial number
thanks

[cb3dsl]

***nvm got it working***

[Wasim]

gosh, on Oct 30 2003, 10:04 PM, said:

WinPE FAQ:

See here http://www.ltcom.com/page/FAQ/WinXP%20OEM%...allation%20FAQ/

the url mentioned doesnt work for me, could other ppl check if it works or not as well?

[Zaheer]

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[Mosselman]

Sounds much like Winternall's ERD Commander

[likuidkewl]

Mosselman, on Aug 18 2004, 12:59 PM, said:

Sounds much like Winternall's ERD Commander

ERD is built on WInPE as a base. Winternals just purchased a license from MS to use WinPE in this manner.

[Adiel]

1 question -

what do i need WinPE for?? what's the differenc bitween WinPE from WinXP?