Install Required Software

Install Windows ADK 25H2 and 7-Zip for OSDeploy boot-image creation.

Use Install-OSDeploySoftware to install Windows ADK 25H2, its WinPE add-on, and 7-Zip. These components provide the servicing tools and archive support required to build OSDeploy boot media.

Install the Required Software

1

Confirm the Requirements

Run the function on a workstation that meets these requirements:

• Windows 11 25H2 build 26200 or later
• PowerShell 7.6 or later installed from the MSI package
• Current OSDeploy module
• Administrator rights
• curl.exe available in PATH
• Internet access

The function stops before previewing or installing the software when a Windows, PowerShell, curl.exe, or administrator requirement is not met.

2

Preview the Installation

Open an elevated PowerShell 7.6 session and preview both components without making changes:

Install-OSDeploySoftware -Name 'adk-25h2', '7zip'

Review the returned source, installation details, and commands for Windows ADK 25H2 and 7-Zip.

3

Install the Software

Install both components:

Install-OSDeploySoftware -Name 'adk-25h2', '7zip' -Force

The function downloads and installs Windows ADK 25H2 and its matching WinPE add-on. It also installs 7-Zip and prepares the amd64 and arm64 7-Zip files used in OSDeploy boot images.

For installation and download behavior, see Windows ADK 25H2 and 7-Zip.