WinPE stands for Windows PreExecution Environment and is part of downloadable Win 7 software, the WAIK (Windows Automated Installation Kit).
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The reboot.;pro forum is the best place for you to ask winpe questions.
We only scratch the surface here, although we have a couple of very versed members.