Windows PE is one of the most valuable tools for a computer technician. It allows them to be able to work on a Windows operating system while it is off-line. One of the utilities that benefits from this the most is Defrag. The problem is that Defrag is not available by default within Windows PE. [...]

Virtual Hard Disks are a very cool feature in Windows 7 except for one thing, it’s not exclusive to Windows 7. Windows Vista is utilized by many people not wanting to install the Windows 7 beta for fear of losing data etc. One of the cool features of Windows 7 is that you can install to a VHD and not touch Windows Vista. There is no need to have Windows 7 fully installed to a hard drive and then utilize the VHD feature.

This is a list of commands for the new Windows PE 3.0 based on Windows 7. There have been many changes to PE including the addition of a new application called DISM.exe or the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool.