PLe Update 12/2/2020 Customizable Wallpaper, Desktop, Drivers...

Patrick's Live environment or PLe is a Windows 10 x64-based recovery tool that works on a large variety of devices. The built-in drivers allows it to have a lot of functionality on many devices without creating a large image. I've designed it to boot quick, and be functional.

The WIM file itself is only 554MB, which means very fast boot times, even on older devices. Nearly everything is stored externally within folders on the USB drive (an additional 1GB of storage required) This, combined with the new customizations means that you can customize PLe the way you need. Desktop shortcuts and applications can be added without modification to the base image. Compatible with new hardware including NVMe drives, also compatible with legacy and UEFI booting

The 12/2/2020 update for PLe includes various improvements to customization scripts. More efficient code for random wallpapers and added ability to use custom wallpapers, Desktop shortcuts/files, and Drivers from the USB drive "Customize" folder. I have also been working on wireless functionality. The system has the ability to connect to wireless networks. For now you will have to use PENetowork.

The Customize folder has three sections.

Desktop

Any files you drop into this folder will become part of the desktop at boot. Folders do not work. The only non-removable files are "This PC" and "Recycle Bin". The rest are located at the Customize folder of the USB drive.

Wallpaper

Drop any JPG images into the Wallpaper folder to set a custom background at boot. Multiple images can be put into directory and they will be randomly selected at boot.

Drivers

This is handy especially if you have a variety of equipment that need specific drivers (i.e. ethernet, wifi, touchpad, and other accessories). Simply create a folder and name it the SKU of the device you are wanting to use it on. The SKU can be found on the desktop wallpaper background (thanks BGInfo), you can copy the registry key:

HKLM\Hardware\Description\System\BIOS\SystemSKU

Drivers will be installed recursively, so you can organize them how you see fit. I have also included shortcuts in the Driver folder as well as the desktop if you want to manually install drivers. Keeping drivers external allows for easy updating, use on multiple types of hardware, and keeps the base image small for quick booting.

Portable Apps and Launcher also updated.

Features:

DISM capable from Start Menu (External Program)

Victoria (With support for NVMe drives)

Core Temp (at boot for easy Thermal management)

Portable Apps Menu

Customizable Desktop Shortcuts, Wallpaper

Load drivers into Customize folder for automatic loading at boot without modifying base image

Download from Google Drive (1.6GB)