A Complete Guide to Creating a Bootable Windows PE ISO with Partition Assistant

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Introduction

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When working on computers running older versions of Microsoft's operating systems or troubleshooting issues that prevent booting into the main OS, having a reliable and flexible recovery tool at your disposal can be incredibly helpful. One such tool is a Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) image, which allows you to create a standalone, bootable media from an ISO file.

In this article, we will walk through the process of creating a bootable WinPE ISO using AOMEI Partition Assistant 9.0, focusing on managing disk partitions and ensuring data safety throughout the procedure.

Prerequisites

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Before proceeding with these instructions:

1. Ensure you have administrative privileges on your computer.

2. Download and install both ADK (Assessment and Deployment Kit) for Windows 10 from Microsoft's official website:

3. Download and install the Windows PE add-on, which is not included in earlier versions of ADK:

4. Ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for AOMEI Partition Assistant 9.0, which can be found on its official website.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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### Step 1: Download and Install ADK

1. Go to Microsoft's download center:

2. Click on the correct architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and language for your computer.

3. Follow the prompts to download and install ADK.

### Step 2: Download AOMEI Partition Assistant

1. Go to AOMEIUltra.com:

2. Click on 'Download Now' in the center of the page, then select either the Free Edition or Trial Version depending on your needs.

3. Choose a safe location for downloading and click 'Save'.

4. Double-click on the downloaded file to begin installation.

### Step 3: Create Bootable Windows PE ISO

1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant after successful installation.

2. Click on 'Partition Manager' from the left-hand side menu bar, then select your target hard drive or SSD where you want to create a WinPE boot media:

3. Under 'Disk Utilities', click on 'Win PE Media Builder':

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4. In the following window, select either USB drive, CD/DVD disc or ISO file as your output media:

5. Choose 'ISO' from the drop-down menu.

6. Select a destination path to save your WinPE bootable ISO image.

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In conclusion, creating a Windows PE (WinPE) ISO using AOMEI Partition Assistant 9.0 provides you with an essential tool for managing disk partitions and troubleshooting issues on older versions of Microsoft's operating systems or when the main OS fails to boot normally.

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