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

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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.

Overview

Foundry Project is a UI-first Windows deployment toolkit for building WinPE-based media, validating network readiness, and running repeatable Windows deployment workflows with deployment-time customization. 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.

Capabilities

Area	What Foundry provides	Why it matters
Guided media creation	Build ISO or USB deployment media from a desktop UI	Reduces manual WinPE and scripting work
Ethernet and Wi-Fi	Validate Ethernet, use pre-provisioned Wi-Fi, or connect to supported personal Wi-Fi networks from WinPE	Supports deployments on wired, wireless, enterprise, and non-enterprise networks
Enterprise networking	Stage wired 802.1X and enterprise Wi-Fi profiles with optional trusted root CA certificates	Supports corporate network environments
Deployment workflow	Choose target disk, Windows image, drivers, firmware, Autopilot, and deployment options from Foundry Deploy	Makes deployment decisions visible before execution
Windows customization	Configure machine naming, language, time zone, OOBE, privacy defaults, AppX removal, and AI component controls	Produces cleaner and more predictable Windows installations
Autopilot	Stage offline Autopilot JSON profiles or upload hardware hashes from WinPE	Covers offline provisioning and tenant-connected registration
Readiness validation	Check ADK readiness, media settings, USB target identity, target disk eligibility, network provisioning, secrets, and Autopilot configuration	Catches missing or risky setup before media creation or deployment

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 boot driver injection for Dell, HP, and custom .inf driver folders
• Deployment-time operating system, driver, and firmware 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.

Telemetry

Foundry OSD collects anonymous usage telemetry to help prioritize project improvements. Telemetry is enabled by default and can be disabled from Settings. Generated Foundry Connect and Foundry Deploy runtime media follow the same setting.

See the telemetry documentation for collected events, excluded data, and privacy details.

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.Core/Assets/7z/License.txt, src/Foundry.Core/Assets/7z/readme.txt