DaRT
OSDBuilder 19.4.11+ uses Content\DaRT by default. Previous versions of OSDBuilder use Content\WinPE\DaRT. You may continue to use the previous location without issues
Microsoft DaRT is not freely available. It is part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)
Purpose
The purpose of the OSDBuilder\Content\DaRT directory is to contain the Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset files. These files are used for customizing OSBuilds and PEBuilds
You can add Microsoft DaRT to the WinPE and WinRE images using OSBuilder in a few steps. If you don't know what DaRT is, have a quick read
Install DaRT and MDT
Install Microsoft DaRT with all defaults. You can use DaRT to create a DaRT Config, or you can obtain the DaRT Config from Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
DaRT CAB Files
In "C:\Program Files\Microsoft DaRT\v10" locate the Toolsx*.cab files and copy them to the following location in OSDBuilder
DaRT Config (MDT)
In "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Deployment Toolkit\Templates" copy the DartConfig8.dat the following location in OSBuilder (The DartConfig.dat is for an older version of WinPE)
Proper File Structure
Here is what your files should look like when configured properly
Usage
After adding DaRT to OSDBuilder, you will be able to add DaRT to WinPE, WinRE, or WinSE by adding these to an OSBuild or PEBuild Task
When creating a New Task, you should receive a prompt to select the WinPE DaRT Package when using the ContentWinPEDaRT parameter
Validating DaRT in WinRE
After creating an OSBuild or PEBuild, you can create an ISO and test the results. To boot to WinRE from Windows, open an elevated command prompt and enter the following
Reboot the computer, and Windows RE should come up
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