What are the differences between WinRE and WinPE?

Hello,
I am just confused what should I choose in Macrium Free if I want create bootable media.
I use Windows 10 in UEFI mode with secure boot.

Thanks.

Ghot said:

Macrium Software | What are the differences between WinRE and WinPE? And which one should I use?


Most use WinRE, simply because it requires no download.

There is nothig said about secure boot if I use WinRE.

Windows RE (Recovery Environment) is a bootable repair environment that is included with Windows 10 and earlier versions of Windows. It is designed to help troubleshoot and recover a system that is not starting properly, or to restore a system to a previous state if necessary. It includes tools such as a command prompt, bootable versions of system recovery tools, and the ability to access system restore points.

Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment) is a lightweight version of Windows that is used for installing and deploying Windows operating systems. It is similar to Windows RE in that it is a bootable environment, but it is not intended for troubleshooting or recovery. Instead, it is primarily used to prepare a computer for installation of a new operating system, or to boot a computer into a known state for the purpose of installing software or running system maintenance tasks.

In terms of creating bootable media using Macrium Reflect, you can choose either WinRE or WinPE as the type of bootable media you want to create. If you want to create a bootable media that is specifically designed for troubleshooting and recovery, you should choose the WinRE option. If you want to create a bootable media that is primarily used for installing or deploying Windows, you should choose the WinPE option.

I've always used PE with Macrium.

I have Win 10 and 11 installation flash drives if I need repair options.

Thank you guys, I need bootable media only for recovery, so I choose WinRE.