ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement
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Performing a much needed physical USB drive purge, I have two that I would like to keep,.. but they
- ActiveBoot disk is licensed
- Hirens is no longer maintained
Things that are great to have on a USB device;
- Windows password reset
- DoD erase
- Network tools
- Backup / recovery software
Now, I do see that fans of Hirens have started a new Win10 64b based on Windows 10 PE (HirensBootCD.org) Which is great as it supports UEFI booting.
Not to mention - these are only 512MB USB drives... time to move into modern times by going Dual or Tri-boot.
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For portable use cases often a live-usb is sufficient, no need for additional "tools". Is your intention for remote cases where you can plug in and just perform a wipe or ntpassword reset?
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@dustinb3403 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
For portable use cases often a live-usb is sufficient, no need for additional "tools". Is your intention for remote cases where you can plug in and just perform a wipe or ntpassword reset?
yes,.. on occasion I have needed the NTpassword reset... rarely would I need to wipe a drive.. but - it's nice to have when needed.
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Wouldn't a live-usb be better than having the individual tools then?
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@dustinb3403 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
Wouldn't a live-usb be better than having the individual tools then?
Well - that's the thing about the Hirens - it was a toolbox. network, browser, ntpassword, teamviewer, etc... all in one 'system'..
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How about UBCD? It seems to check all the boxes.
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SystemRescueCD is my goto.
http://www.system-rescue-cd.org/ -
It has been a fair while since I have needed anything more than Parted Magic, but I've seen Gandalf's Win PE as well recommended
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Hirens has a new version updated June 2018, just used it to fix an MBR issue:
https://www.hirensbootcd.org/changelog/ -
@jt1001001 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
Hirens has a new version updated June 2018, just used it to fix an MBR issue:
https://www.hirensbootcd.org/changelog/Mentioned in the OP - thank you.
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You want this! http://www.easy2boot.com/ and load as many different ISO as you can fit on the USB stick.
The tools in Hiren works the same as they are before even though a bit dated.
There is also Gandalf's boot disk.
Falcon4 -
if you're lazy and have 11$ to spare this is really good https://partedmagic.com/
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@voodoorabbit87 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
if you're lazy and have 11$ to spare this is really good https://partedmagic.com/
Parted Magic has a paid for option now? Has this always been a thing that I've just completely missed?
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@travisdh1 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
@voodoorabbit87 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
if you're lazy and have 11$ to spare this is really good https://partedmagic.com/
Parted Magic has a paid for option now? Has this always been a thing that I've just completely missed?
I don't remember seeing it.
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@travisdh1 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
@voodoorabbit87 said in ActiveBoot Disk / Hirens: replacement:
if you're lazy and have 11$ to spare this is really good https://partedmagic.com/
Parted Magic has a paid for option now? Has this always been a thing that I've just completely missed?
Newer versions have cost $ for at least 5 years now
