Hiren's BootCD: Essential Bootable Tools
Hiren's BootCD: Essential Bootable Tools
org
Content
[Link]
[Link] of the filesvoif necessary
[Link] of the tool
Creating the PendrivtheUS The bootvel
[Link] the BIOS to boot from the drivevéfrom a USB unit
[Link] a bootable CDvel
[Link] applications
[Link]-Virus Tools
[Link] tools
[Link] / CMOS Tools
[Link] managersvois thereveplayers
[Link] and optimization
[Link] systemvos
7. Disk utilities
[Link] (Master Boot Record) utilities
9. MultiMedia Tools
[Link]-Dos Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link]
[Link] Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link] (Memory) Testing Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link] Control Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link] Information Tools
[Link] Tools
[Link]
Introduction
The low-level tools of Hirens run directly from the CD in a low-level environment created.
by Hirens at the time of boot, that is, even if for some reason you do not have access to the system.
machine operational, will be able to execute them without difficulties.
[Link] 1/14
27/7/2014 Hirens BootCD - Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
4. Download oHirens_GRUP4DOS.zip, run as Administrator, and configure as shown in the image below.
[Link] 3/14
July 27, 2014 Hirens BootCD - Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
[Link] 4/14
27/7/2014 Hirens BootCD - Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
8. Test the bootable USB drive, remember that when starting the computer, you should press F8 to
select the bootable unit or configure the BIOS to boot from a USB drive.
Setting up the BIOS to boot from a USB drive
To access the BIOS, press Del on the computer's boot screen. In some cases, you will need to
Press F1, F2, Insert, or F10. Normally the computer shows a message like this: Press [Del]
to enter Setup, indicating which key you should use to access the BIOS setup.
Some specific AMI BIOS require you to enable the USB Keyboard Legacy support option, in this
If so, follow the steps below.
AMI BIOS
Inside the BIOS setup, go to Feature Setup and choose Enable for the options: USB Function
Support, USB Function For DOSeThumbDrive for DOS.
In Advanced Setup, define the USB RMD-FDD as the 1st Boot Device.
Hello, exit the Setup, restart the computer and test your bootable USB drive.
In some cases, you will have to go to USB Mass Storage Device Configuration. Choose Emulation.
Type to set the hard disk. Then go to Boot Menu and set the USB stick as the 1st boot device.
If it doesn't work, you can also try setting the Emulation Type to 'Floppy' or Forced FDD.
PHOENIX/AWARD BIOS
Creating a bootable CD
1. Extract all content from the file Hirens_BootCD_10.[Link] into a folder.
2. Insert a blank CD into your CD/RW drive.
3. Run [Link], and just click on Start to begin the recording.
4. Restart the computer and boot from the CD by pressing F8 during startup, or by setting the CD.
1st boot device no BIOS setup.
Application descriptions
Hirens includes hundreds of utilities and disk tools, it would be impossible to demonstrate examples of the
application of each of them here, so little by little we will break it down into individual tutorials showing
some of the fantastic functions of the hirens applications.
For now, I will only mention a brief description of all of them. (I recommend reading all of them).
For each function, Hirens has more than one tool; in some cases, trial and error will be.
It is necessary to test several tools to solve the problem.
[DOS] - Complete tools that only run in the DOS environment of Hiren’s Boot.
[WIN] - Complete tools that can be run directly from Windows.
[[Link]] – Complete tools that can be run directly from Windows and also on
Hiren's DOS environment.
[LINUX] - Complete tools that can only be run in the Hiren's environment, the hirens
create a Linux environment as well.
[$]– Cracked/trial tools that never expire.
Antivirus Tools
[WIN] GMER 1.0.15 - GMER identifies hidden services, processes, and registry entries
operating system, removing the famous rootkits that allow malicious access to your
[WIN] Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2 (0404) - Excellent and popular tool for scanning
spywares, adwares, hijackers, and other malicious software installed on the computer.
[WIN] SmitFraudFix 2.424 - This tool identifies and eliminates the most popular malware
inclusive national malwares.
[WIN] ComboFix (0404) - Designed to remove malware infections and restore changes
harmful to the system, caused by malware.
Backup tools
[Link] Build013 - A tool for making copies of hard drives, even with bad sectors
ImageCenter 5.6 (Drive Image 2002) Best software for cloning hard drives of all types
Norton Ghost 11.5.1 Similar to Drive Image (but with exploration functions)
and USB/SCSI support;
Drive SnapShot 1.39 - Creates an exact copy of your Windows, even with the system
runtime;
[WIN] Double Driver 3.0 - Driver backup/restoration tool.
[WIN] DriverBackup! 1.0.3 - Another easy tool for driver backup and restoration
[WIN] DriveImageXML 2.13 - Back up any partition to an image file.
partition in use.
[WIN] FastCopy 1.99r4 - The fastest file copy and deletion utility in the world.
[WIN] GImageX 2.0.17 - ImageX is used to create/restore WIM images on Windows XP/Vista
Windows 7.
[WIN] InfraRecorder 0.50 - A standalone CD/DVD recording utility, which also cr
ISO files;
[DOS] Partition Saving 3.80 - The famous [Link], backup/restoration tool
[WIN] RegBak 1.0 - A simple software for creating and restoring registry backups
[WIN] Smart Driver Backup 2.12 - Easy driver backup tool (also works
[WIN] WhitSoft File Splitter 4.5a - A simple Split/Join tool
files;
Acronis True Image 8.1.945 - Creates an exact image for full backup/cloning
system
[WIN] Award DMI Configuration Utility 2.43 - DMI configuration tool, allows
view/edit all MIDF content.
[WIN] BIOS Cracker 5.0 - BIOS password remover, the famous cmospwd (functional with the m
the BIOS of the market);
[WIN] !BIOS 3.20 - A powerful utility for BIOS manipulation;
[WIN] BIOS Utility 1.35.0 - BIOS information, passwords, beep codes, and much more.
[WIN] CMOS 0.93 - Tool to save/restore CMOS settings;
[[Link]] DISKMAN4 - Another powerful BIOS manipulation tool;
[WIN] Kill CMOS - A simple low-level tool capable of resetting the settings
without having access to it, (still functional in some BIOS);
[WIN] UniFlash 1.40 - BIOS re-flash utility;
Mini Windows XP - Windows XP running virtually in RAM with support for CD/USB
to networks and SATA.
[Link] 7/14
July 27, 2014 Hirens BootCD - Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
7-Zip, Disk Defragmenter, Notepad, RichText Editor, Image Viewer, media player
.avi .mpg .divx .xvid formats etc...
File Maven 3.5 - File manager that supports file transfers if
parallel cable;
Total Commander 7.50a - A powerful file manager, with similar functions
Explorer, with support for FTP/compressed files/advanced searches/comparisons, synchronize
and much more.
7-Zip 9.12b - In addition to being a powerful file manager, it supports the manipulation
compressed files in the formats 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2, TAR, RAR, CAB, ISO, ARJ, LZH, CH
WIM, Z, CPIO, RPM, DEB and NSIS;
[WIN] Explore2fs 1.08b - Linux file manager with graphical interface supports Ext
Opera Web Browser 8.54 - The powerful Opera browser running on a virtual interface
DOS Command Center 5.1 - Classic file manager running on DOS;
Dos Navigator 6.4.0 - A file manager clone of Norton Commander, however
more functions.
File Wizard 1.35 - Another file manager, with many details and information.
the files, divided by colors, comparisons etc.
FastLynx 2.0 - Yet another file manager with file transfer functions
low level.
[DOS] Volkov Commander 4.99 - File manager with support for Full Filenames
similar to Norton Commander;
File system
[WIN] NTFS Access 2.1 - Recursively sets permissions on NTFS partitions, taking access
complete files on the disk.
Paragon Mount Everything 3.0 - Utility capable of mounting all file formats
existing, including the complex NTFS, Ext2FS and Ext3FS, all directly from DOS.
NewSID 4.10 - Utility for changing the SID of Windows NT/2000/XP;
[WIN] AlternateStreamView 1.12 - Visualize/Copy/Delete Alternate File Systems
flows (iStream);
[WIN] FileDisk Mount Tool 25 - To mount disks using images in ISO/BIN/NRG format
[WIN] Virtual Floppy Drive 2.1 - Allows you to create a virtual Floppy Drive on NT/2000/X
[DOS] EditBINI 1.01 - [Link] editor for NTFS partitions;
[DOS] NTFS4Dos 1.9 - To access NTFS partitions through DOS.
[DOS] NTFS Dos 3.02 - To access NTFS partitions through DOS (old version).
NTFS Dos Pro 5.0 - To access NTFS partitions through DOS (Professional version)
Disk utilities
MHDD 4.6 - Tool for precise diagnostics of the mechanical operation of the hard drive,
[DOS] Gateway GwScan 5.12 - Another diagnostic tool for Hds;
DOS Maxtor amset utility 4.0 - Utility to change acoustic management on disk
[DOS] SmartUDM 2.00 - A powerful S.M.A.R.T. Viewer.
Toshiba Hard Disk Diagnostic 2.00b - Toshiba diagnostic tool;
Victoria 3.33e and 3.52rus - Low-level diagnostic utility for HDDs
manufacturers;
[Link] 8/14
27/07/2014 Hirens BootCD – Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
MultiMedia Tools
DOS Picture Viewer 1.94 - A viewer for image files, supports all formats
of image;
QuickView Pro 2.58 - Powerful video player for DOS, supports all formats,
inclusive xVID and DivX;
Ms-Dos Tools
Network Tools
[WIN] Angry IP Scanner 2.21 - Scan IPs within a defined range and their open ports
[WIN] CurrPorts 1.80 - Shows all open UDP/TCP ports on your PC;
[WIN] Network Password Recovery 1.23 - Recovers credential password files from Windows
and Vista;
[WIN] TCPView 2.54 - Lists all TCP/UDP ports, including local/remote details
Winsock 2 Fix for 9x - Fixes corrupted Winsock2 in Windows 9x;
[WIN] XP TCP/IP Repair 1.0 - Repair the Winsock in Windows XP and registry errors related to W
Optimizers
Other Tools
[WIN] Bulk Rename Utility [Link] - Rename multiple files according to keyword patterns
[WIN] EasyUHA 1.0 - A tool for creating and extracting UHA files;
[WIN] HxD [Link] - Powerful hex editor, edit and inspect files, allocated memory
and images of disks;
Universal TCP/IP Network 6.4 - TCP/IP network client for DOS, connects to M networks
Supports peer-to-peer or server-based networks, joins domains and supports 91 different
types of network card drivers;
Partition Tools
[WIN] Fat32 Formatter GUI 1.01 - Windows XP does not format FAT32 partitions larger than 3
with this application you perform this action without restrictions.
[Link] 10/14
27/07/2014 Hirens BootCD - Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
[WIN] Partition Wizard Home Edition 4.2.2 - An alternative to partition magic, supports all
in partitions, Resize/Move/Copy/Create/Delete/Format/Convert, Explore, etc.
[WIN] USB Format Tool - Format/create a boot sector for any removable unit (pendrive
in FAT/FAT32/NTFS formats.
Extended Fdisk 0.9.3 - XFDISK allows you to easily create/edit any partition
[DOS] Partition Table Editor 8.0 - Partition table and boot record editor;
Ranish Partition Manager 2.44 - A boot and partition manager.
Smart Fdisk 2.05 - Simple disk partitioner;
[DOS] Special Fdisk 2000.03v - SPFDISK Partition Tool.
[DOS] Super Fdisk 1.0 - Creates, deletes, and formats partitions without destroying data;
[DOS] The Partition Resizer 1.3.4- Move or resize your partitions in one step or m
Acronis Disk Director 10.0.2160 - Disk manager with universal functions
Paragon Partition Manager 7.0.1274 - Universal tool for partitions;
Partition Magic Pro 8.05 - Best software for managing partitions in Windows 9
Partition Commander 9.01 - The safest way to partition your hard drive, supporting
that is, you will be able to return to the previous state;
Password Tools
[WIN] Asterisk Logger 1.04 - Reveals passwords behind the asterisks of Windows.
[WIN] Content Advisor Password Remover 1.01 - Remove passwords from Internet Content Advisor
Explorer, unlocking websites with registration content.
[WIN] Mail PassView 1.55 - Recovers passwords from email clients like Outlook Express, MS
IncrediMail, Eudora, etc.
[WIN] MessenPass 1.30 - A password recovery tool for all instant messaging
including Google Talk and MSN Live Messenger.
Password Renew 1.1 - Utility to reset Windows passwords;
[WIN] ProduKey 1.40 - Recovers the product key of Windows/Office;
[WIN] PST (Outlook) Password Recovery 1.12 - Small utility to recover the password
directly from .PST files;
WindowsGate 1.1 - Enables and disables password validation at Windows logon;
WinKeyFinder 1.73 - Allows you to view and change Windows product keys
Office 97/2003.
[WIN] WirelessKeyView 1.33 - Recovers all stored network passwords (WEP/WPA) on the computer
[WIN] XP Key Reader 2.7 - Capable of decoding XP keys on local or remote systems
Kon-Boot 1.1 - To boot the system ignoring password authentication in Windows
Linux (con-user);
[LINUX] Offline NT Password Changer 2008-08-02 - Utility to reset/unlock login
in Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7;
[DOS] ATAPWD 1.2 - Utility tool for Hard Disk's;
NTPWD - Utility to reset passwords on Windows NT/2000/XP;
Active Password Changer 3.0.420 - For resetting user passwords in Windows
NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista (FAT/NTFS)
Process Tools
[WIN] Dependency Walker 2.2 - Checks for missing DLLs, modules, functions in any area
.exe/dll/ocx/sys;
[WIN] IB Process Manager 1.04 - A simple process manager for 9x/2000, shows
dll etc.
[WIN] OpenedFilesView 1.46 - Visualizes open files in the system and reveals their violations
sharing
[WIN] Pocket KillBox [Link] - Used to remove those files that the system cannot.
the exclusion;
[WIN] Process Explorer 12.1 - Shows information about processes and which DLLs were used
g/danilo-salles/hirens-bootcd-tools-bootveis/ 11/14
July 27, 2014 Hirens BootCD - Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
RecoveryTools
[WIN] Partition Find and Mount 2.31 - Locates lost partitions and mounts, allowing the
total;
[[Link]] PhotoRec 6.11.3 - Tool for recovering files in Dos/Windows;
[WIN] Recuva 1.36.479 - Recover deleted files from hard drives, memory cards, MP3 players, C
[WIN] Restoration 3.2.13 - Tool for recovering deleted partitions and their files
[WIN] Smart Partition Recovery 3.3 - Localize lost NTFS partitions on the HD and restore them
content;
[[Link]] TestDisk 6.11.3 - Tool to check and undelete partitions, via DOS
Windows
[WIN] Unstoppable Copier 4.4 - Allows you to copy files from disks with problems, set
defective, risks without preventing copying;
Active Undelete 5.5 - Powerful low-level tool for recovering files
deleted, list invalid partitions, etc;
Active Partition Recovery 3.0 - Powerful partition recovery tool
Active Uneraser 3.0 - To recover deleted files limiting to directories,
works on FAT/NTFS;
DiyDataRecovery Diskpatch 2.1.100 - Excellent data recovery software;
GetDataBack for FAT/NTFS 4.0 - Data recovery tool for FAT/NTFS;
Ontrack Easy Recovery Pro 6.10 - Powerful tool for recovering deleted data
for virus attacks;
Prosoft Media Tools 5.0 v1.1.2.64 - Excellent data recovery tool
some exclusive functions;
Registry Tools
[WIN] Fix HDC - Allows you to change the hard drive controller when you swap a motherboard
Windows XP
[WIN] RegFromApp 1.20 - Monitors, saves, and exports changes made to the registry by an application.
allows its export in .reg;
[WIN] Registry Editor PE 0.9c - Allows easy editing of remote records, user profile
[WIN] Registry Restore Wizard 1.0.4 - Restores corrupted records through data
system restore for XP;
[WIN] RegScanner 1.80 - Tool for locating data in the Windows registry;
Registry Reanimator 1.02 - Checks and restores the structure of damaged Registry entries
NT/2K/XP;
Registry Viewer 4.2 - Editor/Registry Viewer for Win9x/Me/NT/2K/XP;
[WIN] TeamViewer 1.85 - Access and control any computer remotely through the in
even when being behind firewalls and proxies;
TightVNC 1.3.10 - A well-known and powerful remote administration tool;
Security Tools
Startup Tools
[WIN] Autoruns 9.57 - Shows all autorun entries in the Startup folder
Run, RunOnce, and other registry keys, Explorer extensions, toolbars, BHOs, notifications
the winlogon, services marked to auto-start, tasks scheduled by the windows scheduler
Winsock, LSA Providers, Remove Drivers and much more to help you remove spyware/ad
the virus.
[WIN] HijackThis 2.0.3b - Powerful tool for detecting and removing unauthorized startups
your system;
[WIN] Silent Runners Revision 60 - Tool to help you detect startup items
malwares and adwares;
[WIN] Startup Control Panel 2.8 - Tool for editing automatic startup of pro
Startup Monitor 1.02 - Program that notifies you when a new entry of auto-i
is processed in the system;
[WIN] USBDeview 1.56 - Visualize unplug or simply disconnect any USB device
in your system;
Astra 5.45 - Advanced tool for generating information and reports about the system;
[DOS] CPU Identification utility 1.18 - Tool for viewing CPU details (CHKC
[DOS] CTIA CPU Information 2.7- Another tool to generate information reports
a CPU;
HWiNFO 5.3.5 - Powerful tool to generate hardware information;
[DOS] Navratil Software System Information 0.60.38 - Professional tool for
system/hardware info;
[DOS] PCI and AGP Info Tool (0404) - Get accurate information about your devices P
[DOS] System Analyzer 5.3w - Visualize all information about your hardware;
[DOS] SysChk 2.46 - See detailed information about all system/hardware details of your PC;
Cannot translate URL.g/danilo-salles/hirens-bootcd-tools-bootveis/ 13/14
July 27, 2014 Hiren's BootCD - Bootable utilities and tools | [Link]
Testing Tools
[WIN] Disk Speed 1.0 - Tests the speed of hard drives and displays a detailed report;
[WIN] H2testw 1.4 - Searches for errors in memory cards, storage devices
HDs, and network units;
[WIN] HDD Scan 3.2 - Low-level tool that scans the surface of the disk and lists if
bad blocks and defective sectors.
[WIN] IsMyLcdOK (Monitor Test) 1.02 - Allows you to test CRT/LCD/TFT displays by searching
dead pixels;
[WIN] S&M Stress Test 1.9.1 - Benchmarking tool for CPU/HDD/memory and reports
detailed including temperatures/cooling speeds/voltages, etc;
[DOS] System Speed Test 4.78 - Tests system components such as CPU, HDDs, etc;
[DOS] CPU/Video/Disk Performance Test 5.7 - A tool to test CPU, video, and disk
[DOS] Test Hard Disk Drive 1.0 - Another HDD test tool;
PC-Check 6.21 - Hardware tests for beginners, with wizard menus, etc;
The Troubleshooter 7.02 - Another hardware troubleshooting tool;
Tweakers
[WIN] Dial a Fix [Link] - Fixes errors in COM/ActiveX objects, searches for entries
losses in the registry, automatic updates, SSL, HTTPS, and problems in services of
cryptographies (signing/verification), Reinstalls Internet Explorer etc.
(Tool integrated with the policy scanner);
[WIN] EzPcFix [Link] - Useful for removing viruses/spyware and malware;
[WIN] InstalledCodec 1.15 - Enables/Disables DirectShow codec and filter drivers
in real time;
[WIN] RemoveWGA 1.2 - Remove Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), eliminating the message
Your computer was a victim of piracy.
[WIN] RRT - Remove Restrictions Tool 3.0- To re-enable functions disabled by
Windows administrator, such as Ctrl+Alt+Del, Folder Options and Registry tools,
[WIN] Shell Extensions Manager (ShellExView) 1.45 - An excellent tool for visualizing
manage all Shell extensions and context menus;
[WIN] ShellMenuNew 1.01 - Visualize and change your New list in the context menu
[WIN] TweakUI 2.10 - This tool gives you access to hidden functions in Windows XP;
[WIN] Ultimate Windows Tweaker 2.1 - Powerful tweaking and optimization tool for Windows
[WIN] Xp-AntiSpy 3.97.9 - Tweaks for XP and startup service editing;