howto: create a windows PE CD

1. First of all, download windows AIK from Microsoft

2. Mount it or burn it to a DVD

3. Install AIK on your windows XP/Vista

4. Open windows PE command prompt from start menu

C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\PETools>copype.cmd x86 z:\pe
 
C:\Program Files\Windows AIK\Tools\PETools>oscdimg.exe -bz:\pe\etfsboot.com -n -o z:\pe\iso\ z:\pe\pe.iso

Useful link:

http://apcmag.com/windows_pe_20_a_tiny_version_of_windows_for_system_maintenance.htm