Update 07.09.13 The iso now includes two versions. One that requires the press any key and one that does not. Choose which ever suits your needs. Also fixed the desktop PE url and updated some of the portable apps.
This is my newly created customized Windows 8 PE x86 boot disk with windows 8 explorer shell and many great diagnostic and repair utilities. I have updated the iso on 06.07.13 to include two imaging /cloning applications. Drive Image XML and Drive Snapshot. Shortcuts for each in the start menu and on the desktop. It iincludes the following open source free apps
This is my newly created customized Windows 8 PE x86 boot disk with windows 8 explorer shell and many great diagnostic and repair utilities. I have updated the iso on 06.07.13 to include two imaging /cloning applications. Drive Image XML and Drive Snapshot. Shortcuts for each in the start menu and on the desktop. It iincludes the following open source free apps
| Google Chrome 26 | Opera 12 |
| 7Zip | MBR Fix |
| ServiWin | Regshot |
| AMSN | ANote |
| Eraser | Filezilla FTP |
| Foxit PDF Reader | Infran View |
| Multi Res | Notepad ++ |
| Process Explorer | Process Hacker |
| Tree Size | Tweet Deck |
| IMDisk Virtual Disk | Defraggler |
| DriveImage XML | Drive Snapshot |
| VLC | Virtual Keyboard |
All portable apps are listed in the Windows Start Menu under all programs.
If you prefer to use the Portable Apps menu instead then run the Portable Apps Menu shortcut on the desktop. The portable apps menu also allows you to download more apps by selecting the Apps>Get more apps. These freshly downloaded apps will only be available during the current session.
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It’s a large download (about 500mb) so be patient it can take 10-20 minutes (depending on your internet speed) to download. After downloading burn either version of the bootable iso file to CD, USB or mount the iso.
Note: To prevent its use as a pirated operating system, Windows PE automatically stops running the shell and reboots after 72 hours of continuous use. This time period is not configurable.
Awesome PE boot diagnostic disk!! Thanks for sharing. I will be back
ReplyDeleteDoes it include disk defrag, just curious?
ReplyDeleteNo it doesn't . But if you really need to defrag you could always use defraggler portable just download from here http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/builds when booted into the winpe. I may add this to a future build of the winpe.
ReplyDeleteI decided to update the iso to include defraggler.
ReplyDeletenice job. An imaging client like clonezilla or Acronis would round this disk out perfectly
ReplyDeleteThanks. I will be adding and imaging client soon.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I'm wondering, if we're comfortable editing files into the ISO, if that would somehow render it unbootable. I'd like to put Fab's Autobackup, D7, and a few others onto the desktop.
ReplyDeleteIt shouldn"t break it, but unless you're familiar with how winpe boot disk work, adding to the iso will not make it part of the booted windows. The files you add will exist on the cd drive when you boot up and they may or may not work. They most likely wont unless they are self-running exe's or portable apps. If you are familiar with wim files that's where the main windows boot exists and what you need t edit
ReplyDeleteI have updated the iso to include two imaging/cloning solutions.
ReplyDeleteDriveImage XML
Drive Snapshot
Drive Snapshot is only a 20 day fully functional trail but the timer should reset each time you re-boot the winpe.
Hey, next suggestion: Skip the "Press a key to boot to CD" stage.
ReplyDelete