Hiren's BootCD
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| Hiren's BootCD | |
|---|---|
| About | |
| Type | Operating System |
| Development status | Slow |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | HirensBootCD.org
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| Requirements | |
| R.A.M. | 128Mb/s |
Hiren's BootCD is a popular[1] operating system to turn removable storage into bootable media. This is specifically designed for use on a Compact Disk (CD-ROM) but can also be used on a USB flash drive and potentially other USB connected storage. It offers a wide variety of software which can be useful for most desired tasks, as well as plug-and-play USB functionality and Internet/Intranet support. Among other things, Hiren's BootCD includes Mini XP, which is simply a stripped-down version of Windows XP.[2]
Features
- Partition management - create, delete, and modify drive partitions
- Backup & recovery - file (and OS) backup, retrieval, and recovery
- GetDataBack
- HDD Scan
- Recuva by Piriform
- Malware removal - malware scanning and removal software
- Testing tools - Hardware testing and lifetime analysis, and RAM, drive, and USB fault detection
- Password tools - password erasure and recovery software[2]