Instructions on how to create WinPE media

This article applies to:

• Acronis True Image 2015

Introduction

Using Acronis True Image 2015 you can create WinPE-based rescue media.

For instructions on creating Linux-based Acronis Bootable Rescue Media, see Acronis True Image 2015: Creating Acronis Bootable Media.

Solution

To create WinPE media, you need to have installed: 

• Acronis True Image 2015 Media add-on
• Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK).

Downloading and installing the Media add-on

1. Log in to your account;
2. Click My Products & Downloads;
3. Expand Acronis True Image 2015 and click Free Plugins -> Media add-on:

   

4. Download and install the add-on.

Installing Windows AIK

1. Download Windows Automated Installation Kit:
   • AIK for Windows 7 (PE 3.0)

     (!) Windows Vista AIK is not supported. Use Windows 7 AIK instead.

   • ADK for Windows 8 (PE 4.0)
   • ADK for Windows 8.1 (PE 5.0)
   • Windows ADK for Windows 10 and Windows PE add-on for the ADK
2. Burn the Windows 7 AIK ISO image to a DVD disc or launch the installation file for Windows 8/8.1 ADK;
3. When installing from Windows 7 AIK ISO image, you may be prompted to install additional packages: .NET Framework 2.0 and MSXML Parser from the kit;
4. Install Windows AIK from the kit:
   Windows 7:

   

   Windows 8:
   

After Windows AIK and the Media-addon are installed, you can proceed to creating WinPE media.

1. Start the product and click the tools icon -> Rescue Media Builder:

   

2. Select WinPE-based media with Acronis plug-in:

   

3. Selec the file format and/or media:

   

4. Click Proceed:

   

More information

See also Acronis True Image 2015.