
Windows PE add-on for the ADK for Windows 11.See what's new for Windows Insider for Business. Windows Insiders can download preview versions of the ADK. Other ADK downloads ADK version and download link If you're working with with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, see Support for the Windows ADK in Configuration Manager to learn about the versions of the Windows ADK that you can use with different versions of Configuration Manager. For other tools, check the documentation to determine compatibility with the OS you're working with.For USMT, WSIM, and the Assessment kit, use the versions from the ADK that match the OS you're using the tools on.Newer versions of the Deployment Tools can be used on versions of Windows that are older than the ADK version you're using.The last supported 32-bit version of Windows PE is for Windows 10, and can't be used to deploy Windows 11. Windows 11 is not available in a 32-bit architecture, so the 32-bit version of Windows PE for Windows 11 is not supported.If you customize Windows PE, make sure to use the WinPE optional components that match the version of Windows PE you're customizing.You can use Windows PE to deploy earlier operating systems.Considerations when you're working with more than one Windows version If your environment has a mix of Windows versions, use the ADK version that matches the latest operating system in your environment. If possible, use the ADK version that matches the Windows version you're working with.


The Windows security updates should be applied to the Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK, for Windows 11 version 22H2 and earlier, for Windows Server 2022, and for Windows 10 version 2004 and earlier.Īfter downloading and installing the Windows PE add-on for the Windows ADK, either update the Windows PE add-on once, or create bootable Windows PE media and apply Windows update to the Windows PE media.
