Windows Preinstallation Environment

Windows Preinstallation Environment is a lightweight version of Windows used for the deployment of PCs, workstations, and servers, or install, deploy, and repair Windows...

Free • Proprietary

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Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)

What is Windows Preinstallation Environment?

Windows Preinstallation Environment is a lightweight version of Windows used for the deployment of PCs, workstations, and servers, or install, deploy, and repair Windows while it is offline.

From Windows PE, you can:

Set up your hard drive before installing Windows. Install Windows by using apps or scripts from a network or a local drive. Capture and apply Windows images. Modify the Windows operating system while it's not running. Set up automatic recovery tools. Recover data from unbootable PCs. Add your own custom shell or GUI to automate these kinds of tasks.

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NTFS Partition RecoveryWindows Preinstallation Environment can recover your data from a formatted or deleted NTFS partition.
PortableWindows Preinstallation Environment can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
LightweightWindows Preinstallation Environment consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.

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Windows Preinstallation Environment information

Developed byMicrosoft
LicensingProprietary and Free product.
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