Hiren’s BootCD (HBCD short) was a CD or USB stick bootable live system running on a customized “Mini Windows XP ” ( Windows PE ) and the boot manager grub4dos based. In addition, the Linux distribution Parted Magic was offered at the start. The last version is from 11/2012. The current Hiren’s BootCD PE (Preinstallation Environment) is a restored version of Hiren’s BootCD based on Windows 10 PE x64 (v1.0.1). Since there have been no official updates since November 2012, the PE version is maintained by an independent developer community.
The main goal is to rescue or restore defective Microsoft Windows systems. Furthermore, it offers numerous possibilities for data recovery, backup, and forensics. The software is recommended as an irreplaceable ” Swiss Army Knife ” for PC maintenance and is one of the most frequently downloaded software in download portals.
Download page: https://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/
Direct Download: https://www.hirensbootcd.org/files/HBCD_PE_x64.iso
Changelog:
Hiren’s BootCD PE x64 v1.0.2 (1 July 2021):
- Hiren’s BootCD PE Windows 10 core has been updated to version 21H1 (build 19043.928).
- 195 new drivers have been integrated at the IO, Network and Storage categories.
- Almost all utilities have been updated.
- New added utilities: DMDE, ReclaiMe, PhotoRec, Unstoppable Copier, Test Disk, Crystal Disk Info, DiskGenius, EaseUS Partition Master, Macrorit Partition Expert, Eraser, VLC Media Player, McAfee Stinger, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, Windows Login Unlocker.
- Removed utilities: Runtime (GetDataBack for FAT, GetDataBack for NTFS, GetDataBack Simple, NAS Data Recovery, RAID Reconstructor, RAID Recovery for Windows, Captain Nemo, DiskExplorer for FAT, DiskExplorer for Linux, DiskExplorer for NTFS), CCleaner, Teamviewer.
Hiren’s BootCD PE x64 (v1.0.2) – ISO Content
BCD-MBR Tools
- BootIce v1.3.3
- EasyBCD v2.3
Hard Disk Tools – Data Recovery
- CheckDisk GUI v0.3.1
- Lazesoft Data Recovery v4.0.0.1
- Puran Data Recovery v1.2.0
- Puran File Recovery v1.2.0
- Recuva v1.53.0.1087
- DMDE v3.8.0
- ReclaiMe build 3475
- PhotoRec v7.2
- Unstoppable Copier v5.2
Hard Disk Tools – Defrag
- Defraggler v2.22.33.995
Hard Disk Tools – Diagnostic
- GSmartControl v1.1.3
- HDDScan v4.1
- HDTune v2.55
- WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostics v1.37
- Crystal Disk Info v8.12.2
- Test Disk v7.2
Hard Disk Tools – Imaging
- Acronis TrueImage 2021 build 39216
- AOMEI Backupper v6.5.1
- Lazesoft Disk Image & Clone v4.0.0.1
- Macrium Reflect PE v7.3.5925
- Runtime DriveImage XML v2.60
Hard Disk Tools – Partition Tools
- AOMEI Partition Assistant v9.2.1
- Macrorit Partition Extender v1.5.0
- Macrorit Partition Expert v5.6.1
- DiskGenius v5.4.2.1239
- EaseUS Partition Master v14.5
Hard Disk Tools – Security
- HDD Low Level Format Tool v4.40
- Eraser v6.2
Windows Recovery
- Lazesoft Windows Recovery v4.0.0.1
Other Tools
- FSViewer v7.5
- Free Office rev 703
- Sumatra PDF v3.2
- 7-Zip v21.02
- ExamDiff Pro v12.0.1.1
- HxD v2.5.0
- Notepad++ v8.1
- WinMerge v2.16.12
- VLC Media Player v3.0.16
Removable Drive Tools
- CDBurnerXP v4.5.8.7128
- Rufus v3.14.1788
Security – AntiVirus
- ESET Online Scanner v3.5.6
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware v2.2.1.1043
- McAfee Stinger v12.2.0.268
- Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Security – KeyFinders
- ProduKey v1.97
- ShowKeyPlus v1.0.7060
Security – Passwords
- Lazesoft Password Recovery v4.0.0.1
- NT Password Edit v0.7
- Windows Login Unlocker v1.6
System Tools
- CPU-Z v1.96
- GPU-Z v2.40
- HWInfo v7.04-4480
- Speccy v1.32.774
- WinNTSetup v4.6.3
- Attribute Changer v10.0
- Change Keyboard Layout v1.0.0
- Dependency Walker v2.2.6
- Registry Backup v4.0.0
- Regshot v2.0.1.70
- SysInternals Suite
- PowerShell Core v7.1.3
Network
- Aero Admin v4.7
- Acrylic Wi-Fi Home v4.5.7802
- Chrome v91.0.4472.106
- Mozilla Firefox Quantum ESR v78.11.0.7821
- PENetwork v0.59.0.B12