Welcome to Patrick's Live Environment Project Helix-Stable-7-27-2020

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This is a bootable Windows live environment based on Windows 10 1909. Thanks to TheOven.org for supplying the motivation, tools, and resources for this project to be completed. This WinRE (WinPE) environment is something I have been working on for around 5 years. It started as a Windows 7, then Windows 8, then finally we are on Windows 10. 

After working on many different computers for many years I realized there is a need for an application like this. PLe has already proven itself reliable in mass production environments on thousands of devices. PLe does not have every feature, nor is it the most complete Windows replacement. However it is extremely useful and quick for the IT environment.

A lot of the environments out there are quite big with their WIM files being 1GB or more. Which means long boot times and possibly issues with older machines that don't have a lot of RAM to begin with. The goal of Patrick's Live Environment is to have an environment that is light-weight enough to boot quickly even on older machines, but also include enough functionality to do what needs to be done.

I'm currently working on making PLe more customizable. However PLe already includes several unique features found in a Windows Live environment.

  • Wallpapers are randomly chosen at boot (script of my own design)
  • HW information displayed on Desktop using BGinfo
  • Externalized applications to keep the WIM file lightweight (faster booting)
  • Supports DISM (not typically found on images this small) run from start menu
  • Ability to load drivers automatically at boot. Drivers are organized in Y:\Drivers. Folders here are named after the SKU of the device you are working on. You can accomplish this by using the SKU name displayed on the desktop. (script of my own design).
Some features that I have already developed and will be included in the next release:
  • Automatically connect to WiFi profile on boot, or on shortcut launch. Very handy for Wireless imaging, Network installs, general use.
  • Drop your own wallpapers in a folder for ease of use and other customizations.

This build (Helix) includes PortableApps. Very handy interface for updating and downloading new Apps. https://portableapps.com/

Included Apps:
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • CoreTemp (loads at boot, w/icons in tray)
  • Victoria
  • HWInfo 64
  • AIDA 64
  • Active Data Studio
  • PassMark Keyboard Test (With a laptop keyboard of my own design)
  • Battery Info View
  • PENetwork
  • Boot ICE
  • Various Recovery Tools
  • Various Backup Tools
  • BGInfo

Specs:
  • WIM File: 559MB
  • Total Zip File: 1.77GB
  • Boots to UEFI and Legacy
  • Windows 10 1909

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