Once you have downloaded the latest GitHub release, here is a typical workflow:
Flipping through the latest WinNTSetup release on GitHub, you'll see continuous improvements that traditional installers lack:
A quick web search for "WinNTSetup" returns dozens of download sites—CNET, Softpedia, MajorGeeks, and countless third-party "portable app" aggregators. However, the official source for the latest builds, beta releases, and source code is GitHub.
Historically, finding the most up-to-date version of WinNTSetup was a minor challenge. The tool was hosted on private forums (MSFN, reboot.pro), third-party download mirrors, and the official website (which sometimes lagged behind development). It worked, but it wasn't "developer-friendly." You never knew if you had the absolute latest bugfix or feature release.
Extract the install.wim from a Windows ISO (using 7-Zip or mounting the ISO).
WinNTSetup will now extract the image. A progress bar shows file copy percentage. Once complete (between 2–10 minutes, depending on USB/SSD speed), you will see "Setup finished successfully!"
No. WinNTSetup is compiled in AutoIt and uses only native Windows APIs. It requires no runtime installations—another reason it’s perfect for WinPE.
Winntsetup — Github
Once you have downloaded the latest GitHub release, here is a typical workflow:
Flipping through the latest WinNTSetup release on GitHub, you'll see continuous improvements that traditional installers lack:
A quick web search for "WinNTSetup" returns dozens of download sites—CNET, Softpedia, MajorGeeks, and countless third-party "portable app" aggregators. However, the official source for the latest builds, beta releases, and source code is GitHub.
Historically, finding the most up-to-date version of WinNTSetup was a minor challenge. The tool was hosted on private forums (MSFN, reboot.pro), third-party download mirrors, and the official website (which sometimes lagged behind development). It worked, but it wasn't "developer-friendly." You never knew if you had the absolute latest bugfix or feature release.
Extract the install.wim from a Windows ISO (using 7-Zip or mounting the ISO).
WinNTSetup will now extract the image. A progress bar shows file copy percentage. Once complete (between 2–10 minutes, depending on USB/SSD speed), you will see "Setup finished successfully!"
No. WinNTSetup is compiled in AutoIt and uses only native Windows APIs. It requires no runtime installations—another reason it’s perfect for WinPE.