
Creating Win7PE from the Win7 Install CD
#1
Posted 24 February 2009 - 08:57 PM
1) Download Windows 7 Beta from:
http://technet.micro...r/dd353205.aspx (caution 2.45gig)
2) Write the DVD or mount it in an emulator or use 7-zip to extract the files
Anyway you need the DVD\sources\boot.wim file
3) Using Winbuilder get WimUtil.exe from the Vistape server (found in the Tools section)
Copy this program and the boot.wim file from the DVD/sources directory
to a temp directory (I use c:\WimUtil) also create sub directories 'tmp' & 'new'
You should now have:
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil.exe
c:\WimUtil\boot.wim
c:\WimUtil\tmp (directory)
c:\WimUtil\new (directory)
4) Mount the wim file from a command prompt using:
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil install <enter>
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil mount boot.wim tmp <enter>
Copy all files from c:\WimUtil\tmp to c:\WimUtil\new
Unmount the wim file from a command prompt using:
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil unmount tmp <enter>
c:\WimUtil\wimutil Uninstall <enter>
5) Edit the build directory c:\WimUtil\new adding your explorer & Programs of choice
6) Pack wim file from c:\WimUtil\new using:
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil install <enter>
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil capture c:\wimutil\new new.wim <enter>
c:\WimUtil\wimutil Uninstall <enter>
Adding a shell as default - I use bsExplorer from here:
http://www.kursknet..../bsexplorer.zip
Put the bsexplorer directory in "c:\WimUtil\new\Program Files"
Edit the file c:\WimUtil\new\Windows\System32\winpeshl.ini
to point to your shell: in this example we change:
[LaunchApp]
AppPath = X:\sources\recovery\recenv.exe
to:
[LaunchApp]
AppPath = X:\Program Files\bsexplorer\Explorer.exe
Adding Programs - I use all "stand alone" programs so I won't be much use
with programs that require Registry Entries or install extra system files (sorry)
Programs that work without any installation may simply be copied
to the build directory "c:\WimUtil\new\Program Files" then add shortcuts depending
on the shell you use (bsexploprer above comes with instructions)
Note: If you have a vista build that works you can copy the new wim file
to that build (you will have to rename it)
I hope this helps some people get started with Win7PE and I can't wait for the dev's
to get a builder for Win7
Thanks to all the people here for the great programs and all the help
Sonny
#2
Posted 24 February 2009 - 11:10 PM

Let's hope 2009 brings outstanding windows 7 projects!

#3
Posted 25 February 2009 - 04:28 AM
will u update picture soon? love ur tutorial.

#4
Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:52 PM
Copy all files from c:\WimUtil\tmp to c:\WimUtil\tmp
should really be:
Copy all files from c:\WimUtil\tmp to c:\WimUtil\new
#5
Posted 26 February 2009 - 05:39 AM
but one thing is i can't mount at step 4: "Mount Error"
what's happen to me?
#6
Posted 26 February 2009 - 06:07 AM
Some more info might help
What OS/service pack? (not sure this matters works here on xp-sp3 & Win7 beta}
What does wimutil do?
Do you not see the util icon, popup?
at this command I get a popup to install driver:
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil install
#7
Posted 26 February 2009 - 06:34 AM
What does wimutil do? -----> wat mean?
Do you not see the util icon, popup? -----> maybe nothing happen!
at this command I get a popup to install driver:
c:\WimUtil\WimUtil install ----> i did command but haven't popup!
#8
Posted 26 February 2009 - 07:06 AM
and copy to new directory but winpeshl.ini isn't in system32. where can i get it?
do i only need edit the winpeshl.ini at [Launch App] syntax to add more program i want?
#9
Posted 26 February 2009 - 12:11 PM
I've just made a Win7_PE project.
You can run it with Winbuilder 74, 75beta, and 76.
No bother with any manual jobs.
Select Source folder as Win7 and just Play.
It will make Win7_PE cd for you.
Features:
Support Winbuilder 74, 75beta, 76.
Default shell is BSexplorer.
Addition shell is Litestep and cmd, you can add up to 8 shells. (used PEShell.ini)
Support PEnetCFG and networking.
For more features, try to test with VistaPE scripts.

As benefits,
1. you can add most of App Scripts from VistaPE.
2. you can change FBWF cache size to any of it.
3. make your usb multiboot with Grub4Dos.
4. ??????
Just click Play, go and have a breakfast. When you come back, it is ready to use.

I'm waiting for some web space to upload them from Nuno.
B Regards,
yahooUK
#10
Posted 26 February 2009 - 01:37 PM
Can't wait to try this at home!

#11
Posted 26 February 2009 - 01:48 PM
Hope quickly!
#12
Posted 26 February 2009 - 03:02 PM
Awesome news!
Can't wait to try this at home!
Waiting link

B Regards.
yahooUK
#13
Posted 26 February 2009 - 05:58 PM
If your not using wimutil I can't help, try with wimutili use imagex (from AIK 1.1) to mount it
You can create a new file with the above contents, but it should be there (if your using the same wim file, I don't now if the basic pe build created by the waik has this file since its shell is the cmd console, I do know it will work) as this file starts the shell.winpeshl.ini isn't in system32
It (winpeshl.ini) has nothing to do with other apps.
yahoouk
Great news,

I guess I'll try again since
I know I've tried before with the cd and the waik
#14
Posted 26 February 2009 - 07:22 PM
I've just made a Win7_PE project.
You can run it with Winbuilder 74, 75beta, and 76.
No bother with any manual jobs.
Well, still no go here,
I can get it to compile if I remove the Additional Files script but it errors on boot (no vdrvroot.sys)
Can you outline the process you used, others have also tried unsuccessfully
http://www.boot-land...?showtopic=6258
Sonny
#15
Posted 26 February 2009 - 07:37 PM
Hi yahoouk!Dear All,
I've just made a Win7_PE project.
You can run it with Winbuilder 74, 75beta, and 76.
No bother with any manual jobs.
Select Source folder as Win7 and just Play.
It will make Win7_PE cd for you.
Features:
Support Winbuilder 74, 75beta, 76.
Default shell is BSexplorer.
Addition shell is Litestep and cmd, you can add up to 8 shells. (used PEShell.ini)
Support PEnetCFG and networking.
For more features, try to test with VistaPE scripts.![]()
As benefits,
1. you can add most of App Scripts from VistaPE.
2. you can change FBWF cache size to any of it.
3. make your usb multiboot with Grub4Dos.
4. ??????
Just click Play, go and have a breakfast. When you come back, it is ready to use.![]()
I'm waiting for some web space to upload them from Nuno.
B Regards,
yahooUK
Do you already know that you are an impudent boy (I hope that I do not insult you with my poor English)?
You tell us so great things, but where is the link to download?
(Or did I miss it?)
Peter

EDIT: Sorry, yahoouk, you are NOT impudent!
I just saw your other topic about this.
I'm going to test!!!
#16
Posted 26 February 2009 - 07:47 PM
Hi yahoouk!
Do you already know that you are an impudent boy (I hope that I do not insult you with my poor English)?
You tell us so great things, but where is the link to download?
(Or did I miss it?)
Peter
Ha ha, I dare not cheat our Guru.

Please see hereDownload Link is what you want to try.

Enjoy.
B Regards.
yahooUK
#17
Posted 31 March 2010 - 05:01 AM
i hope reply

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