It looks like Windows PE can be used more then just to install Windows NT 6+ (Vista/2008/7/2008R2) or as a recovery console. It can be used to run a head less server (for virtualization with MOA). If I understand the new EULA (i think) you can post how to modify WinPE, but you are not [...]
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Install Windows NT 6.x [Vista/2008/7]
Installing Windows NT 6.x from USB is almost as easy as installing from a DVD. Just do: Copy all the files from DVD to USB root Open a command prompt windows (Administrator Mode) Goto X:\Boot (where x: is your USB drive) [crayon highlight="false"]x:[/crayon] Run (again where x: is your USB drive) [crayon highlight="false"]bootsect /nt60 x:[/crayon] [...]
Install Windows NT 5.x [2000/XP/2003]
When I first bought my Asus Eee PC 901 it was a headache to install Windows XP on it. But soon I found a way to solve that. Install XP from USB: Fisrt follow the instructions for creating a WinPE USB Before you reboot you PC, copy content of Windows XP CD to your USB [...]
Test Booting VHD from USB
Conclusion: It is not supported!.. It looks like you need more then just bootmgr for booting a vhd. And these components will only be available on Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise Plus Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. Plus i think it is enough with WIM support under bootmgr. Windows does not support booting to [...]
Install Windows 7 with UNetBootin
I installed both Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 RC1 with UNetBootin (with a little tweak). I was successful to boot WinPE 2, WinPE 2.1 and WinRE 3 RC1 with UnetBootin. I would guess Windows 7 RTM will have no problem either. Instructions (Installing from ISO): Download UNetBootin Download Win7 Syslinux Hack Use UNetBootin to [...]