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Hiren’s BootCD PE (Preinstallation Environment) is a restored edition of Hiren’s BootCD based on Windows 11 PE x64. Given the absence of official updates after November 2012, the PE version is currently under development by the fans of Hiren’s BootCD. It features a curated selection of the best free tools while being tailored for new-age computers, supporting UEFI booting and requiring a minimum of 4 GB RAM.
Equipped with these invaluable tools, you can address various computer-related problems. Notably, it does not include any pirated software; instead, it exclusively contains free and legal software.

If your computer does not support a regular Windows 11 installation, it will likely boot with the Windows 11 PE version, as Windows PE versions have significantly lower hardware requirements. For instance, if your computer boots with the Windows 10 PE version, it is highly probable that it will also boot with the Windows 11 PE version.

Upon booting, the PE version attempts to install drivers for essential components such as graphics, sound, wireless and Ethernet cards for your hardware, facilitating connection to a WIFI or Ethernet network. If your WIFI or Ethernet card is not recognized by the PE version, kindly Contact Us with your hardware model. We will strive to incorporate the necessary drivers in upcoming releases.

Hiren's BootCD PE x64 v1.0.8 (5 March 2024):
- The outdated "bhtpcrdr.sys" driver for the "O2Micro CardReader" hardware has been removed and updated with the latest version. This hardware (commonly found in Dell laptops) was causing BSOD errors due to the outdated driver. The issue has been resolved.
- The outdated driver for the "Linksys WUSB600N Wireless-N USB Adapter with Dual-Band ver. 2" hardware was causing BSOD errors. The driver has been updated and the issue has been resolved.

Hiren's BootCD PE x64 (v1.0.8) - 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 v4.7
Puran Data Recovery v1.2.1
Puran File Recovery v1.2.1
Recuva v1.53.2096
DMDE v4.0.6
ReclaiMe build 4571
PhotoRec v7.2
Unstoppable Copier v5.2
Victoria v5.37
DiskInternals Linux Reader v4.19.2
Paragon AppleFS for Windows v2.1.12

Hard Disk Tools - Defrag:
Defraggler v2.22.33.995

Hard Disk Tools - Diagnostic:
GSmartControl v1.1.4
HDDScan v4.1
HDTune v2.55
WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostics v1.37
Crystal Disk Info v9.2.2
Test Disk v7.2

Hard Disk Tools - Imaging:
Acronis Cyber Protect b40901
AOMEI Backupper v7.7.3
Lazesoft Disk Image & Clone v4.7
Macrium Reflect PE v7.3.5925
Runtime DriveImage XML v2.60
Drive Snapshot v1.50

Hard Disk Tools - Partition Tools:
AOMEI Partition Assistant v10.2.2
Macrorit Partition Extender v2.3.1
Macrorit Partition Expert v8.1.3
DiskGenius v5.5.1.1508
EaseUS Partition Master v14.5

Hard Disk Tools - Security:
HDD Low Level Format Tool v4.40
Eraser v6.2.0.2993
VeraCrypt v1.26.7

Windows Recovery:
Lazesoft Windows Recovery v4.7

Other Tools:
FSViewer v7.8
Free Office rev 703
Sumatra PDF v3.5.2
7-Zip v23.01
ExamDiff Pro v1.9.3
HxD v2.5.0
Notepad++ v8.6.2
WinMerge v2.16.36
VLC Media Player v3.0.20
TreeSize v4.7.1.525
IrfanView v4.62
NVDA v2023.3.3 (Ctrl + Alt + N)

Removable Drive Tools:
CDBurnerXP v4.5.8.7128
Rufus v4.4
ImageUSB v1.5.1006

Security - AntiVirus:
ESET Online Scanner v3.5.6
McAfee Stinger v13.0.0.19

Security - KeyFinders:
ShowKeyPlus v1.0.7060

Security - Passwords:
Lazesoft Password Recovery v4.7
NT Password Edit v0.7
Windows Login Unlocker v2.1

System Tools:
CPU-Z v2.09
GPU-Z v2.57
HWInfo v7.68-5300
Speccy v1.32.803
WinNTSetup v5.3.3
Attribute Changer v11.0
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 v7.4.1
Aqua Key Test
ImDisk Virtual Disk Driver v2.0.9
Total Commander v11.02

Network:
Aero Admin v4.7
Google Chrome v121.0.6167.185
Mozilla Firefox Quantum ESR v115.3.1esr
PENetwork v0.59.0.B12
Anydesk 7.1.13
WinSCP v6.1.2
Putty v0.80

For info see: https://www.hirensbootcd.org/