Short for Windows Automated Installation Kit, WAIK or Windows AIK is a collection of tools first introduced with Microsoft Windows Vista that help load Windows onto computer systems. WAIK can be booted from an external hard drive, CD-ROM, PXE, or USB drive.

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  • To download WAIK for free, visit Microsoft’s download website, and search for “WAIK.”