Build bootable Windows deployment media and run guided deployments from WinPE.

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Overview

Foundry Project is a Windows deployment toolkit for building WinPE-based media and running repeatable deployment workflows. It separates media authoring, network readiness, and deployment execution into focused application surfaces.

Surface	Runs where	Purpose
Foundry OSD	Admin workstation	Check prerequisites, configure deployment behavior, and create ISO or USB media
Foundry Connect	WinPE target device	Validate or select network connectivity before deployment continues
Foundry Deploy	WinPE target device	Select deployment options and execute the Windows deployment

This repository contains the Foundry OSD desktop application and the WinPE runtime agents used during deployment.

Download

Install the latest MSI that matches the architecture of the admin workstation.

   

Use the MSI release build for normal deployment work. Use all releases when you need release notes, checksums, or older builds.

Start with the Quick Start guide for the shortest end-to-end path.

Requirements

Prepare an admin workstation with:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Local administrator rights
• Internet access
• Windows ADK 10.1.26100.2454 or later
• Windows PE add-on for the same ADK release

Foundry OSD can help install or upgrade ADK components when they are missing or incompatible.

Current deployment scope:

• Windows 11 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2
• x64 and ARM64 deployment media
• WinPE driver injection for Dell and HP media driver packs
• Deployment-time operating system and driver choices loaded from the current catalog

Workflow

Most deployments follow the standard path:

1. Install Foundry OSD on an admin workstation.
2. Create ISO or USB deployment media.
3. Boot the target device from the media.
4. Let the bootstrap open Foundry Connect and validate networking.
5. Let the bootstrap open Foundry Deploy.
6. Select the target disk, operating system, driver pack, and deployment options.
7. Review the summary and start deployment.

Use Expert Mode only when the media must carry predefined network, localization, Autopilot, or machine naming behavior.

Screenshots

Ecosystem

Foundry Project is split across focused repositories:

• foundry: Foundry OSD, Foundry Connect, and Foundry Deploy.
• catalog: Catalog automation for operating system, driver pack, and WinPE metadata.
• foundry-osd.github.io: Documentation, guides, and reference material.

Support

Community involvement is welcome.

• Bugs and feature requests: Use the issue tracker.
• Local development: Follow the Developer Setup Guide for build requirements and local validation.

Third-Party Notices

7-Zip Extra

This project uses parts of the 7-Zip program (7za.exe) from the 7-Zip Extra package.

• Upstream: https://www.7-zip.org/
• License: GNU LGPL with additional BSD 2-clause and BSD 3-clause notices for portions of 7za.exe
• Included license files: src/Foundry/Assets/7z/License.txt, src/Foundry/Assets/7z/readme.txt