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OSDeploy is a PowerShell-driven platform for building WinPE boot images and deploying Windows 11 from the cloud. Three focused modules cover every phase of the deployment lifecycle — from creating a bootable image on Windows 11 to deploying an OS in WinPE.

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Module Ecosystem

Three modules, three execution contexts — each one owns a distinct phase of the deployment pipeline.

Module	What it does	Where it runs	Status
OSDeploy	Builds and customizes WinPE boot images	Windows 11 (full OS)	Preview
OSDCloud	Deploys Windows 11 from cloud-hosted content	WinPE	Current / Recommended
OSD	Legacy OSDCloud v1 deployment	WinPE	Maintained (legacy)

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Get Started

The following workflow produces a fully customized WinPE boot image ready for OSDCloud deployment.

1

Install Prerequisites

Install all required and optional tools — Windows ADK 25H2 or 26H1, MDT, PowerShell 7, Git, VS Code, and Hyper-V — in a single command. Run in audit mode first (default), then add -Force to install.

Install-OSDeploySoftware

2

Update WinPE Drivers

Pull in the latest WinPE driver packs for Dell, HP, Intel Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi, and Microsoft Windows 25H2 features. Drivers are cached locally under %ProgramData%\OSDeployCore.

Update-OSDeployWinPEDrivers

3

Import a Windows OS Image

Mount a Windows 11 ISO or installation media and import the OS image into OSDeployCore. The imported image is used as the WinRE source for your boot image build.

Import-OSDeployOS

4

Build the Boot Image

Build a fully customized WinPE boot image: ADK optional components, OSDCloud module, WinPE apps (AzCopy, 7-Zip, curl, Sysinternals), wallpaper, console settings, and an exportable ISO — all in one command.

Build-OSDeployBootMedia

5

Deploy Windows in WinPE

Boot the device from your ISO or USB drive. Once in WinPE, OSDCloud downloads Windows 11 and OEM driver packs directly from the cloud — no server required.

Deploy-OSDCloud

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Features

Prerequisite Setup

Install-OSDeploySoftware audits and installs every tool the OSDeploy workflow depends on:

• Windows ADK 25H2 and 26H1 (with WinPE add-on)

• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT 6.3.8456)

• PowerShell 7.6, Git for Windows, Visual Studio Code, Hyper-V

• Runs in audit mode by default — add -Force to act

• Supports amd64 and arm64 hosts

WinPE Driver Library

Update-OSDeployWinPEDrivers and Get-OSDeployWinPEDrivers manage a local library of WinPE-compatible driver packs:

• Dell and HP WinPE driver packs

• Intel Ethernet and Intel Wi-Fi drivers

• Microsoft Windows 25H2 Ethernet and Wi-Fi feature packages (driver store injection)

• VMware guest tools (arm64 supported)

• Interactive picker for manual selection, or full batch mode for automation

Boot Image Building

Build-OSDeployBootMedia orchestrates a multi-phase WinPE image build:

• Mounts a WinRE or ADK WinPE source image

• Injects 22 ADK optional components (PowerShell, .NET, WMI, DISM, Secure Boot cmdlets, and more)

• Adds WinPE apps: AzCopy (amd64 + arm64), 7-Zip 26.00, curl, BgInfo, Process Monitor

• Copies the OSDCloud and OSD PowerShell modules into the image

• Applies console settings, custom wallpaper, and environment variables

• Exports a bootable ISO and optionally writes to USB

• Supports build profiles for repeatable, version-controlled builds

MDT Integration

Install-OSDeployMDT hooks OSDeploy into an existing MDT Deployment Share once. After that, every Update Deployment Share in MDT automatically:

• Injects ADK binaries and oa3tool.exe

• Installs PackageManagement, PowerShellGet, AzCopy, curl, and 7-Zip

• Copies the OSDCloud module into LiteTouchPE

• Adds WinPE drivers from the local driver library

• Patches the exported ISO for UEFI CA 2023 Secure Boot compatibility

Hyper-V Test VMs

New-OSDeployHyperVM creates a Hyper-V VM pre-configured for OSDeploy testing:

• Full VM configuration with appropriate memory, disk, and network settings

• Auto-mounts the latest OSDeploy boot ISO

• Opens the VM console automatically

• VM checkpointing enabled by default

Enterprise-Ready

• -WhatIf and -Confirm support on all state-changing functions

• Non-interactive batch mode for CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines

• amd64 and arm64 throughout — both host build and WinPE target

• Preview-first release model — register at recastsoftware.com/osd-preview

• Single Import-Module -Name OSDeploy — no additional configuration required

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Quick Install

# Build-time module — runs on Windows 11 to create boot images
Install-Module -Name OSDeploy -Force -SkipPublisherCheck

# WinPE deployment module — runs inside WinPE to deploy Windows 11
Install-Module -Name OSDCloud -Force -SkipPublisherCheck

# Legacy OSDCloud v1 support (optional)
Install-Module -Name OSD -Force -SkipPublisherCheck

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OSDeploy Function Reference

The OSDeploy module (v0.1.0 preview) exports 15 public functions across six areas.

Module Utilities

Function	Description
Get-OSDeployModulePath	Returns the file system path to the OSDeploy module root
Get-OSDeployModuleVersion	Returns the currently loaded OSDeploy module version
Invoke-OSDeployHydration	Runs the full OSDeploy hydration workflow end-to-end

Boot Media

Function	Description
Build-OSDeployBootMedia	Builds a customized WinPE boot image from a WinRE or ADK WinPE source
Update-OSDeployISO	Rebuilds bootable ISO files for an existing BootImage build
Import-OSDeployOS	Imports Windows OS images from installation media into OSDeployCore
New-OSDeployUSB	Creates a new bootable OSDeploy USB drive
Update-OSDeployUSB	Updates an existing OSDeploy USB drive with new BootMedia

WinPE Drivers

Function	Description
Get-OSDeployWinPEDrivers	Lists available WinPE driver packs in the local driver library
Update-OSDeployWinPEDrivers	Downloads and caches the latest WinPE driver packs

Software Installation

Function	Description
Install-OSDeploySoftware	Installs OS deployment prerequisite software on Windows

MDT Integration

Function	Description
Install-OSDeployMDT	Initializes an MDT Deployment Share for OSDeploy
Invoke-OSDeployMDT	MDT LiteTouchPE exit script — runs on every Update Deployment Share

Virtual Machines

Function	Description
New-OSDeployHyperVM	Creates a Hyper-V VM pre-configured for OSDeploy testing

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What's New

v0.1.0 — April 27, 2026 — Initial Preview Release

• Core: Get-OSDeployModulePath, Get-OSDeployModuleVersion

• Software: Install-OSDeploySoftware — ADK 25H2/26H1, MDT, pwsh, Git, VS Code, Hyper-V

• WinPE Drivers: Get-OSDeployWinPEDrivers, Update-OSDeployWinPEDrivers

• Boot Media: Import-OSDeployOS, Build-OSDeployBootMedia, New-OSDeployUSB, Update-OSDeployISO, Update-OSDeployUSB

• MDT: Install-OSDeployMDT, Invoke-OSDeployMDT

• Hyper-V: New-OSDeployHyperVM

• MAML help, PlatyPS docs, PSDefaultParameterValues two-layer configuration system

• Platforms: Windows 11 25H2+, PowerShell 7.6+, amd64 and arm64

Register at recastsoftware.com/osd-preview to get notified when new preview builds drop.

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Upcoming Events

May 22, 2026 — Recast Right Click Tools Release Show — OSDCloud Monthly Feature Release Jun–Oct 2026 — Monthly Recast Right Click Tools Release Shows See the full Events calendar for session links and details.

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Explore This Site

• Core Components — Prerequisites: PowerShell 7, Windows ADK, MDT, WinPE drivers, and developer tools

• PowerShell Modules — OSDeploy, OSDCloud, and OSD module reference

• OSDeploy MDT Integration — Hook OSDeploy into MDT for automated LiteTouchPE modernization

• Inside WinPE — WinPE startup sequence, boot environments, and troubleshooting

• Guides — Autopilot app registration, PSCloudScript, and go OSDCloud workflows

• Events — Conference sessions, webinars, and release shows