Hiren’s BootCD PE (Windows PE Recovery ISO)

Hiren’s BootCD PE is a modern Windows PE-based recovery environment built for repairing, diagnosing, and restoring Windows PCs. It includes dozens of trusted free utilities for system recovery, disk imaging, partitioning, password reset, malware removal, and data restoration.

This version of Hiren’s BootCD is completely free and maintained by the community. It runs directly from a bootable USB drive without installation and supports both legacy and UEFI systems.

Download Hiren’s BootCD PE ISO

💡 To make the ISO bootable, write it to a USB stick using Rufus, Ventoy, or Balena Etcher. Follow our step-by-step USB tutorial if you need guidance.

When to Use

  • When Windows fails to boot and needs a recovery toolkit
  • To clone, back up, or repair damaged disks
  • To reset forgotten Windows passwords
  • To clean infected systems from persistent malware
  • To run portable troubleshooting tools without installation

Included Tools (Examples)

  • Partition and imaging: MiniTool Partition Wizard, AOMEI Backupper, Macrium Reflect
  • Security: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Windows Defender Offline
  • Data recovery: Recuva, PhotoRec, TestDisk
  • Networking and remote: TeamViewer, Remote Desktop, PuTTY
  • File management and browsers: 7-Zip, FileZilla, Firefox

🔗 View full list of included tools on the official site

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiren’s BootCD PE legal?

Yes. It’s based on Windows PE and includes only freeware or open-source tools. It’s completely legal for personal and repair use.

How can I create a bootable USB for Hiren’s BootCD PE?

Use Rufus, Ventoy, or Balena Etcher to write the ISO file to a USB stick, then boot your PC from that USB.

Can I recover deleted files with Hiren’s BootCD PE?

Yes. It contains recovery utilities such as Recuva, PhotoRec, and TestDisk for restoring deleted or lost files from damaged disks.

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