Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) Overview

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Applies To: Windows 8, Windows Server 2012

Windows® Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) is a minimal Windows installation environment that supports a limited Windows API and limited services. Windows PE 4.0 is based on the Windows® 8 kernel running in protected mode.

In This Section

Windows PE Overview

Describes the benefits, common scenarios, limitations, dependencies, and supported drivers and technologies related to Windows PE.

Windows PE Process Overview

Describes the optimal environment and order of operations in Windows PE.

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Other Resources

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Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) Reference