VistaPE is free project based on WinBuilder, it's allow create fully customizable version WindowsPE 2.0 with good desktop and many programs. You can read more info, see screenshots and download latest version on my site

Full download does not work. Just get directed to http://mihd.net/

new mirror http://rapidshare.com/files/7315362/vistape005_free.rar

Congratulations!

thanks for the pogaram , the problem is I got PE2.0 which I extacted from WAIK package down load from miceosoft , and the Pe builder requires
"All that is necessary to get working system, is designer VistaPE and a license disk with English version Microsoft Windows Vista (any edition).
the prog looks for install.wim !!!???
I suppose I just have to plude on with the DIY PE2
and drag and drop progs to ISO folder before making an iso and then call them from the command prompt.
Until i get a windows Vista in few months time.
thanks for program looks good .
regards Ben

That looks great. Good job!

ALL
I create small english version, you can download it here
readme.txt:
Ben_Mott

Yes for same plugins, but no for core system... support for building from WAIK will be add soon


You can try download RC1/2 version from Microsoft ....

Thanks for the english version of the project.
Is the vistape005_free.rar only for russian builds?
What about the vistape005_scripts.rar?
Could you help me understand what I need to do to start with the project?
Thanks

And...
The Windows Vista Customer Preview Program is closed.
How is it possible to get that download?
Is this vista_6000.16386.061101-2205-LRMAIK_EN.img (an 829.6 MB download!) what's needed?
edborg

thank you very much
regards Ben

no, try it
it's all my scripts, including for commercial software (acronis, nod32, total commander, erd commander 2005 and etc)

right now, you need have dvd disk with windows vista

support for building from WAIK will be add in next version ...

Thanks for your prompt reply, and congratulations for a great project!
I now have a clearer basic understanding of the situation.
Unfortunately, as I don't have a Vista DVD and, as MS states, it's to late to get a RC1/RC2 copy from them, I'll have to wait for a commercial copy, unless these RCs are obtainable somewhere else.
Is there still a possibility to get one of them?
edborg

Umm perhaps that should have been in the first version

im stuck too until this happens..............

Site was moved to new location.

please any one who make vistape

i want to ask about the size of the image

50~200Mb - This depends on the level of functionality you need on your build. More documented results should appear on the end of this month when vista is released to public..

http://blogs.msdn.com/winre/
the one i made was 170mb but had no WINRE on it as that is only available on installation DVD !!!
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useful information:
You can run DriveImage XML from a WinPE boot CD-ROM.

http://www.runtime.org/dixml.htm


DriveImage
DriveImage XML V1.18

Price: Free

System Requirements:
Pentium Processor
256 MB RAM
Windows XP or 2003
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Sorry to be blunt, but are there any advantages to this over a BartPE other than better hardware detection?

I believe Vista's PE runs entirely in RAM. I don't know if this incarnation does or not. Of course, the more tools that are added...

How can I make vistape to run on USB stick?
Can I use "pe to usb"?

Hello all,

Looks a great tool but hope someone can help.
I get a "Cannot mount WIM file", error and here is the info from the log:

I have installed Wimfltr.sys via Winfltr.inf so I have run out of ideas. However, my source is the Vista OPKTools CD, although I have tried WORK as well.

Any ideas ?

Regards,
SteveA

Yes, the latest edition of VistaPE runs entirely from RAM even under 256Mb RAM machines, not sure yet if it can be made to boot on the same read-only method provided by CD/DVD's, but might be worth to check this option soon..





This question was also posted and replied on boot-land.net here: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/Boot-vista...tick-t1123.html

And it is simple, quoting the instructions provided by Valentin:
With PE2USB I don't know if it would be possible without any modification, but using codebettle PE to USB seems easier since it provides a good GUI.

There's also a ready to use script available here:
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/PEtoUSB-Li...isks-t1076.html


This script is used for XP/2003 PE boot disks and haven't yet tried with vistape, but the concept is very similar and you just need to make the pendisk bootable and then copy all project files to see how it works.




Yes, please post the full log.html file to understand all the details involved in the build process - I know for example that spaces on the pathnames or using non-ascii characters might cause some issues on a few scripts - but I can only confirm it looking at your log.

While this sort of issues aren't fully debugged I recommend creating your vistape project on a root folder like "C:\VistaPE" to avoid any possible issues regarding pathnames and then retry building your boot disk.

I'm also not sure about the compatibility with your used source - a log really helps to see if any file is reported as missing, I would preferably recommend you to use a vista DVD or even the WAIK as source since those are the used packages for testing and debugging - not to mention that the Vista DVD also allows you to add explorer as native shell.

Hope this helps you getting the results you expect!

I've just used bootsect.exe from Vista RC1 DVD to install a bootsector to my USB flash drive using the following command:


Where e: was the drive containing the vista DVD and L: was the USB stick.

I copied the WinPE 2.0 files to the stick and it booted fine (stick was formatted in FAT using HP's Disk Format utility)

diddy

VistaPE has been updated - more info here:
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1871

Hi Nuno,

just FYI ->

IPB WARNING [2] krsort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given (Line: 58 of /sources/d22mods/mvtt.php)
IPB WARNING [2] reset() [function.reset]: Passed variable is not an array or object (Line: 59 of /sources/d22mods/mvtt.php)

Cheers

Bernhard

Thanks for the report - I'm using firefox and this message only showns on IE - mvtt is "Members Who Viewed Topic Today ()"

Really thought it was already fixed since last week..
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2000


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Edit: It's now corrected and I've posted the changes on the respective discussion topic, hopefully will help others using this mod, here's the solution: http://www.ipsbeyond.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=134120

VistaPE 010 has been released, more details can be found here: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/VistaPE-ne...sion-t3249.html