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The wpeutil tag covers discussions about the Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) utility tool used for managing WinPE sessions. Content focuses on troubleshooting the wpeutil shutdown command, particularly when it causes BSOD errors in 32-bit WinPE images on AMD platforms. Users report that the same command works correctly in 64-bit WinPE, suggesting architecture-specific issues. Topics include comparing 32-bit vs 64-bit behavior, adding software components to resolve failures, and debugging shutdown problems in custom WinPE builds. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and system administrators deploying or troubleshooting Windows PE environments.
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    BSOD on Windows PE

    Hi, Platform is AMD RX-421 CPU with 4GB DRAM. Our customer build Windows PE 32-bit image in USB drive, next boot AMD platform by this WinPE USB drive. However they get BSOD error when calling shutdown command. (WinPE command : wpeutil shutdown). If we test shutdown command in Windows PE 64-bit...
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    • 32-bit 64-bit amd bsod command line compatibility driver issues error memory platform preinstallation shutdown support system crash troubleshooting usb windows windows installation windows pe wpeutil
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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