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    Would you like a ready‑to‑use script that builds this ISO automatically, or step‑by‑step for adding ImageX to WinPE x86 using the latest ADK?

    dism /Apply-Image /ImageFile:D:\myimage.wim /Index:1 /ApplyDir:C:\ To add DISM to your WinPE x86 ISO, it’s already present in WinPE from Windows 8+ ADK. ImageX is only needed if you maintain legacy scripts. | Item | Recommendation | |------|----------------| | Use ImageX? | Only for legacy systems or maintaining old scripts. | | Better choice | DISM within WinPE x64 (even for 32‑bit OS deployment via 32‑bit compatibility). | | When x86 WinPE is necessary | Very old hardware (pre‑2005) with BIOS and 32‑bit CPU. | | Key takeaway | The winpe iso x86 imagex combination works but is outdated. Modern deployment should use WinPE x64 + DISM. |

    C:\WinPE_x86\media\ → bootable files C:\WinPE_x86\mount\ → for mounting WinPE image Copy ImageX from ADK installation (typically):

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Deployment Tools\x86\DISM\imagex.exe To: