How to build Windows CE x86 Bootable USB Disk

Hi Folks,

In order to build a bootable USB disk for Windows Embedded Compact (a.k.a Windows CE) follow the instructions bellow

- Disk Partitioning
Use diskpart to clean and create new primary partition

list disk
select disk <id>
clean
create partition primary
format fs=FAT32 quick
exit

- Disk formatting
Use the 'James' Format Tool' application and format the USB disk as instruction enclosed in package
http://www.jamesonline.ca/support/dos-on-usb-support or using the direct link.

- Copy all the mandatory files onto the USB stick
<WINCEROOT>\platform\CEPC\src\bootloader\dos\bootdisk

- Copy Himem.sys file from
<WINCEROOT>\platform\CEPC\src\bootloader\dos\bootdisk\diskimage\cepcboot.144
Note : use 7Zip to open and extract the files from the .144 file

- In the device BIOS, you might have to enable the Floppy emulation for the USB interface.
Forced FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)


When the system boots, then you can replace eboot.bin by your own version.

Enjoy!