To modify WinPE, I use a script that performs several tasks to customize the image according to my needs.

1. Install Windows ADK

Install the Windows ADK for Windows 10 on the machine where you will modify the WinPE. Do not install it directly on the core server.

  • Download and install the Windows ADK
  • Then install the PE add-on for the ADK

Source: Download

2. Identify and Add Necessary Drivers

WinPE Driver Packs

Download the drivers required for WinPE. For example, you can find HP WinPE drivers here: HP Driver Packs.

When to Add Additional Drivers

Add drivers only if:

  • Network card not visible: ipconfig returns no adapter
  • Hard drive not visible: diskpart returns no disk

Note: Use only Windows 10 drivers if your WinPE is based on Windows 10.

To test a driver before integrating it:

  • Copy the drivers to a USB stick
  • In WinPE, run:
drvload path\file.inf

If the driver fixes the issue, add it permanently in the LANDESK console.

3. Automate WinPE Customization

The script performs the following actions:

  • Backup the WIM file
  • Edit corename.txt to use the FQDN of the EPM server (not short name)
  • Edit startnet.cmd to add a keyboard layout menu
  • Add Drivers on Drivers Folders
  • Add required drivers into the image

Script repo: IVANTI/epm-manage-winpe at main · DavidWuibaille/IVANTI

4. Rebuild a Clean WinPE

To reset and rebuild the image:

  • Copy images from C:\Program Files\LANDesk\ManagementSuite\LANDesk\vboot\clean to vboot
  • Run OSD.Upgrade.exe as administrator
Screenshot of the OSD.Upgrade.exe utility in action

Ref: Ivanti: Clean Boot WIM Guide

5. Additional Configurations

UEFI vs Legacy Boot

By default, EPM uses:

  • WinPE x86 for Legacy systems
  • WinPE x64 for UEFI systems

To force x64 boot, rename winpe_x64.wim to winpe.wim in \\EPMServer\ldmain\landesk\vboot.

Custom Wallpaper

You can set a custom wallpaper in WinPE, for example to show a version number.

  • Use a 1024×768 image
  • Set it via the EPM assistant

Add Drivers via EPM Console

  • Add each .inf driver individually via the EPM assistant

6. PXE Configuration

EPM PXE service is configured in 3 steps:

  • Allow a device to act as PXE Representative
  • Authorize PXE access per VLAN
  • Configure PXE options for UEFI support
  • Enable UEFI device

David Wuibaille

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