: Essential for creating bootable recovery environments. Note that in newer versions, WinPE is a separate download from the main ADK. ADK Version Compatibility Guide
If you are building a custom toolkit (e.g., for Acronis bootable media ), you generally only need two specific components: : Includes DISM and OSCDIMG.
: Run adksetup.exe and select the option to "Download the Assessment and Deployment Kit for installation on a separate computer" . This downloads all necessary files (several GBs) to a folder of your choice.
Ensure you download the version that matches your target Windows OS: Windows Version Recommended ADK Version ADK 10.1.26100.1 (May 2024) Windows 11, v22H2 / 23H2 ADK for Windows 11, version 22H2 Windows 10 ADK for Windows 10, version 2004 Troubleshooting and Tips
