Hiren's BootCD PE is indeed a powerful toolkit for system recovery, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. It includes a broad collection of utilities that can help recover files, diagnose disk issues, scan for viruses, and perform various other maintenance tasks on a Windows system.
### Using Hiren's BootCD PE:
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a Hiren's BootCD PE using either a DVD or USB drive.
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Option 1: Creating a bootable USB drive with Rufus
1.
Download Hiren's BootCD PE:
- Navigate to the
Hiren's BootCD PE website and download the "ISO" file.
2.
Download Rufus:
- Go to the
Rufus website and download the latest version of Rufus.
3.
Prepare the USB Drive:
- Insert a USB drive with at least 4 GB of storage into your computer (Note: Ensure that no important data is on the USB drive, as it will be formatted during the process).
4.
Open Rufus:
- Run the Rufus utility. No installation is required as it is a portable application.
5.
Select the USB Drive and ISO:
- In Rufus:
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Device: Select your USB drive.
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Boot selection: Click “SELECT” and choose the Hiren's BootCD PE ISO file you downloaded earlier.
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Partition scheme: Select MBR for BIOS/UEFI compatibility.
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File system: Ensure it's set to FAT32.
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Start the Installation:
- Click “START” and confirm any prompts to proceed with formatting the USB drive and copying the files. This will create a bootable USB drive with Hiren's BootCD PE.
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Option 2: Creating a bootable DVD with UltraISO
1.
Download and Install UltraISO:
- Download UltraISO from its official website and install it on your computer.
2.
Download Hiren's BootCD PE:
- Navigate to the
Hiren's BootCD PE website and download the "ISO" file.
3.
Prepare the DVD:
- Insert a blank DVD (or one that can be overwritten) into your DVD drive.
4.
Open UltraISO:
- Run UltraISO as an administrator.
5.
Open the Hiren ISO:
- In UltraISO:
- Click on “File” > “Open”.
- Select the Hiren's BootCD PE ISO file you downloaded.
6.
Burn the ISO to DVD:
- Click on “Tools” > “Burn CD/DVD Image”.
- Ensure your DVD drive is selected in the 'Drive' dropdown.
- Verify the ISO is listed under 'Image File'.
- Click “Burn” to start the burning process.
### Booting from Hiren's BootCD PE:
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Insert the Bootable USB or DVD:
- Insert the created USB drive or DVD into the computer you need to diagnose or recover.
2.
Access the Boot Menu:
- Reboot the computer and immediately press the key to access the boot menu (commonly F12, F11, ESC, or DEL depending on the system manufacturer).
3.
Select the Boot Device:
- Choose the USB drive or DVD from the boot menu and press Enter.
4.
Boot into Hiren's BootCD PE:
- Your system will boot into Hiren's BootCD PE. You can start diagnosing issues, recovering files, or using any of the many tools included in the environment.
### Key Tools in Hiren's BootCD PE:
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File Recovery:
- Tools like Recuva help recover deleted files.
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Disk Diagnostics:
- Hard drive health checks and diagnostics tools like HD Tune.
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Virus Scanning:
- Malware removal tools such as Malwarebytes and more.
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System Utilities:
- Partition management tools like AOMEI Partition Assistant.
- Backup and recovery tools like Macrium Reflect.
Hiren's BootCD PE can be a lifesaver in many situations, from simple file recovery to complex system diagnostics. Whether you choose to use a USB or a DVD, Hiren's BootCD PE provides a comprehensive toolkit for maintaining and troubleshooting Windows systems.
