If your system uses a specialized RAID controller or NVMe drive, click Add to include the necessary .inf driver files during the build process.
Users searching for “Acronis WinPE ISO download” often expect a ready-to-download .iso file. However, Acronis does distribute pre-built WinPE ISOs for copyright and licensing reasons (WinPE is a Microsoft component). Instead, the ISO must be built locally using the Acronis Media Builder. acronis winpe iso download
| Error | Likely cause | Solution | |---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | “ADK not found” in Media Builder | ADK missing or wrong version | Install Windows 10 ADK (version 2004 or later) | | Boot failure: “winload.efi missing” | Incomplete WinPE build | Re-run Media Builder as admin, check AV logs | | Disks not visible in Acronis environment | Missing storage driver in WinPE | Add driver .inf during Media Builder step | | “License expired” even with valid license | ISO built from trial version | Use full licensed Acronis installation | If your system uses a specialized RAID controller
The primary way to create a WinPE ISO is through the software itself. Navigate to Tools > Rescue Media Builder , select Advanced , and choose WinPE-based media . This utility will help you download the required Microsoft components automatically if they are missing. Instead, the ISO must be built locally using
For specific version instructions, you can consult these official guides: