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AOMEI Win PE Builder is a powerful tool for creating a Windows PE (Pre-installation Environment). It allows you to create a bootable environment on a CD/DVD, USB flash drive, or ISO file based on Windows PE, without the need to install AIK/WAIK. Additionally, you can download the Windows PE environment from the network.
AOMEI Win PE Builder integrates a suite of tools that allows you to boot your computer for easy maintenance and quick recovery when the native system is corrupted or unusable.
Unlike the traditional WinPE environment, AOMEI Win PE Builder provides a familiar Windows-like interface with the desktop, Windows Explorer, Start menu, and taskbar, making it easier to navigate and use.
It also serves as a free assistant to AOMEI Backupper and AOMEI Partition Assistant. The bootable media you create is compatible with both BIOS and UEFI, eliminating the need to create separate media for each boot mode.
The Windows PE system created by AOMEI Win PE Builder functions similarly to the regular Windows system. It includes common tools, such as backup and recovery utilities and partition management tools, and allows users to add custom tools or drivers as needed.
When creating Windows PE, users can add portable tools to customize their system. After booting from the created Windows PE, they can perform complex operations that might be impossible within Windows. For example, if the system fails to start, users can recover or restore it by booting into Windows PE. Overall, AOMEI Win PE Builder is a practical and user-friendly tool for creating a Windows PE system that is sure to impress.
Features and Utilities of AOMEI Win PE Builder:
Familiar Windows Interface
When creating a WinPE bootable disk, AOMEI integrates the desktop, Windows Explorer, Start menu, and taskbar into the WinPE environment. This integration makes it easy to manage files and documents, as you would with a regular Windows operating system.
No AIK/WAIK Installation
To create Windows PE media, typically you have to pre-install Windows AIK or WAIK or prepare a Windows installation disc. Luckily, AOMEI Win PE Builder allows you to create a Windows PE boot disk without installing AIK/WAIK. It will save you valuable time and energy!
Pack Portable Tools and Drivers
In addition to the many built-in tools in AOMEI Win PE Builder, you can still specify your own Windows PE through the following two functions:
- Add Files: Include more portable tools you like into the WinPE bootable disk.
- Add Drivers: Add multiple drivers to WinPE bootable media to recognize more hardware.
Support Network
In most cases, the WinPE created by AOMEI Win PE Builder can be connected to the network; through the network, you can:
- Offline antivirus: If your computer is infected and Windows cannot remove viruses or Trojans, use antivirus software in the Windows PE environment to scan and remove threats offline.
- Maintain system: System administrators can easily manage computers with different hardware configurations. For example, you can conveniently back up the system to a NAS or a network-shared directory.
Creating Environment Download Supported
If there’s no Windows PE creation environment on your computer or you’d like to create Windows PE based on Win10, PE Builder can download it and create Windows PE automatically. You can also manually download the Windows PE creation environment from cloud storage.
Double-Boot Mode Supported
The bootable media you create is compatible with Legacy BIOS and UEFI, so you don’t need to create separate media for each boot mode. Tip: Create Windows PE on a system running Windows 7 or later, and use the 64-bit version.
AOMEI Win PE Builder – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Creates a bootable Windows PE environment without requiring the Windows AIK or ADK. | ✗ Advanced customization options are more limited than those available when manually building a Windows PE environment with Microsoft’s ADK. |
| ✓ Includes a familiar Windows desktop, File Explorer, Start menu, and taskbar for easier system recovery. | ✗ Hardware compatibility requires the correct storage and network drivers to be included. |
| ✓ Lets users add custom drivers, portable applications, and system utilities to personalize the bootable media. | ✗ Creating and booting Windows PE media requires administrator privileges. |
| ✓ Supports creating bootable USB drives, CDs/DVDs, and ISO image files for flexible deployment. | ✗ Some modern recovery tools and features may require separate portable applications to be added manually. |
| ✓ Useful for system maintenance, disk management, backup, data recovery, and offline troubleshooting tasks. | ✗ Primarily intended for recovery and maintenance rather than serving as a full-featured Windows operating system. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can AOMEI Win PE Builder create a bootable USB drive?
Yes. It can create Windows PE bootable media on a USB flash drive, CD/DVD, or as an ISO file. The resulting environment can be used for system maintenance, recovery, backup, and troubleshooting when Windows cannot start normally.
Can AOMEI Win PE Builder add drivers to Windows PE?
Yes. You can add multiple drivers to the Windows PE bootable media so the recovery environment can recognize additional hardware. Portable applications and other tools can also be added to customize the environment.
Can AOMEI Win PE Builder repair a computer that will not boot?
Yes. You can boot the computer from the Windows PE media and use the included recovery, backup, and partition-management tools when the installed Windows system is corrupted or unable to start. It can also provide network access for tasks such as backing up a system to a NAS or network share.
What is the difference between AOMEI Win PE Builder and Windows ADK?
AOMEI Win PE Builder provides a simpler way to create Windows PE bootable media without requiring Windows AIK/WAIK or manually building the environment. Microsoft’s ADK provides more extensive tools and customization capabilities for creating and deploying Windows environments, while this utility is focused on making a ready-to-use recovery and maintenance environment.
What’s New in AOMEI Win PE Builder 2.0:
Release Date 2017-09-30
- Added support for downloading the Windows 10 Recovery Environment to create Windows PE bootable media.
- Support for canceling the operation during the process of creating Windows PE bootable media.
- Added dual-boot function: Windows PE bootable media supports EFI and Legacy BIOS boot modes.
- Now AOMEI PE Builder fully supports Windows 10/Vista/XP.
- Updated built-in tools.
- Fixed some known issues.
Official Homepage – https://www.aomeitech.com/windows-tips/pe-builder.html
Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit, 64-bit).
- Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016
Size: 146 MB
