AOMEI PXE Boot for Windows

Product Summary

AOMEI PXE Boot is a zero-cost Windows utility that creates a PXE-based network boot environment so you can deploy Windows or Linux images to multiple machines on a LAN. It lets you launch installations from a single image file simultaneously across many computers, regardless of their current operating systems or storage configurations — a useful capability for IT teams handling bulk deployments.

How it operates

• Start by providing an ISO image; the tool serves it over the network so client PCs can boot from it.
• Client machines connect via PXE and receive the image without requiring local media or prior OS compatibility.
• A live status console displays boot progress and lists the connected endpoints in real time, making it easy to monitor ongoing jobs.

Key advantages

• Minimal setup: only an ISO file is required to begin distributing an image across the network.
• Cross-platform deployment: supports installing both Windows and Linux targets through the same workflow.
• Independence from local disks: installations proceed regardless of the target system’s storage or existing operating system.
• Accessible interface: the GUI is straightforward, lowering the learning curve for technicians with different experience levels.

Who should consider it

• System administrators managing lab or classroom rollouts.
• IT staff responsible for provisioning or re-imaging large numbers of workstations.
• Environments where rapid, uniform OS deployment is needed without relying on physical media.

Alternative option

• SHAREit (free) — useful for quickly moving large files such as ISO images between machines on a LAN; while it doesn’t provide PXE boot services, it can help distribute images prior to local installation.