| Feature | Bob.omb v4.985 | Hiren’s BootCD PE (v1.0.6) | Sergei Strelec’s WinPE | |---------|----------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------| | | ~1.8 GB | ~2.4 GB | ~3.5 GB | | UEFI Secure Boot | Works (with manual signing) | Yes (official) | Partial (requires disable) | | Network Drivers | Excellent (Wi-Fi often works) | Good (mostly Ethernet) | Excellent (full suite) | | Update Frequency | Abandoned (2019 base) | Active (2024 updates) | Active (2024 updates) | | Ease of customization | High (script-based) | Medium (WIM rebuild) | Low (proprietary builder) |
Its main competitors have moved to Windows 11 PE builds, but many of those are heavier, less stable, or require disabling Secure Boot. Bob.omb’s build offers a “just works” experience on the vast majority of x64 machines manufactured between 2012 and 2023. bob.omb-s modified win10pex64 v4.985
First boot takes 2–5 minutes depending on USB speed. Once at the desktop, you are greeted by a welcome script that loads the network and maps available drives. | Feature | Bob
: The environment maintains a standard Windows look and feel, making it intuitive for users familiar with the desktop operating system. Release History and Variants Once at the desktop, you are greeted by
Create a file named save.dat (fixed size, e.g., 512 MB) on the USB root. Bob.omb will automatically mount it as X:\Users\Default\Documents . You can also use (in Start Menu) to create/expand this container.
Just remember: respect the licensing of the included third-party tools, never use password-bypass features for unethical purposes, and always, always verify your downloads.