PXE Boot

Small service for Windows, to serivce PXE Boot clients. This program supports multiple architectures, using serparate folders for different architectures. Includes a read-only TFTP server too.

This program is intended to combine with MiniNT5, but you can serve any files to boot, even Linux.

SecureBootRecovery.efi is included and will be served in case of a failed boot attempt. (Mainly due to certificate errors)

Prerequisites

• a generic DHCP Server (those from routers is sufficient)
• any C# compiler (I use Visual Studio 2026 Enterprise)

Compiling

• Open the SLN file, and compile

Using the program

• Compile the program as Relase, and copy the Executable where you want on your server.

• Execute (using administrative permissions)

  • PXEBoot /config
  • PXEBoot /install
  • PXEBoot /registereventlog
  • PXEBoot /createdirstruct

• Put the boot files (like MiniNT5) to the folders

• Start the service.

• Boot from network and see what happens

Note

All these tools are provided as-is from Vulpes. If you've some questions, contact me here.