VistaPE
VistaPE is a is a project (set of scripts) for WinBuilder to create a Live CD based on the kernel of Windows Vista.
VistaPE uses technology and is similar to WinPE 2.0 (from Microsoft), but has a graphical interface, more support for devices and functions, and can run almost any Windows program.
| Initial release | December 1, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Preview release | 12 RC1 / October 21, 2008 |
| Development status | beta |
| Platform | the Live CD should run on any x86 computer |
| Website | www.vistape.net |
Features
- Possibility to either fully or partially load VistaPE at startup into memory (boot.wim)
- Support for a large number of SATA/RAID/SCSI/NIC drivers
- Capable to read and write on NTFS/FAT32/FAT/Ext2/Ext3 partitions
- Full networking support
- Automatic hardware detection (PnP)
- Booting from CD/HDD/UFD/Network
- Compatibility with Microsoft Windows Vista
- A wide range of programs and shells (Explorer, LiteStep, BS Explorer ...)
- No limits regarding the maximum number of open processes
- Automatic creation shortcuts for programs
- Ability to remove VistaPE boot media while VistaPE is running (using boot.wim)
- Full multilanguage support
Other websites
- How to create a VistaPE Live CD Archived 2008-09-01 at the Wayback Machine