Command-Line Tools Technical Reference
Applies To: Windows 7
Note
This content applies to Windows 7. For Windows 8 content, see Windows Deployment with the Windows ADK.
The following command-line tools are commonly used in the Windows® OEM Preinstallation Kit (Windows OPK) and the Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK). Some of these tools are available with the Windows OPK or Windows AIK; other tools are available as part of the Windows operating system.
Commonly used command-line tools such as Diskpart, BCDEdit, and Server Manager tools are documented in the Windows online command-line reference.
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Used for initializing the boot configuration data (BCD) store and copying boot environment files to the system partition during image deployment. |
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Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. |
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Adds third-party drivers to Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE). |
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Expands one or more cabinet (.cab) files. |
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Configures international settings on Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2008 installations. |
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Installs language packs and configures international settings. |
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Creates an image (.iso) file of a customized 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows PE. |
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Manages available time zones. |
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Controls whether a customized shell is loaded in Windows PE instead of the default Command Prompt window. |
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Initializes Windows PE each time it boots. Specifically, Wpeinit.exe installs Plug and Play devices, processes Unattend.xml settings, and loads network resources. |
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Initializes Windows PE each time it boots. |