| Category | Example Tools | |----------|----------------| | Partition Tools | MiniTool Partition Wizard, GParted, AOMEI Partition Assistant | | Backup & Recovery | Clonezilla, Macrium Reflect Free, GetDataBack, Photorec | | Security & Antivirus | ClamWin Portable, Malwarebytes Chameleon, HijackThis | | Hardware Diagnostics | MemTest86, CrystalDiskInfo, CPU-Z, HDD Regenerator | | Password Reset | NTPWEdit, Active Password Changer, Windows Login Unlocker | | Network Tools | PuTTY, TightVNC, WireShark Portable (older version) | | DOS Legacy Tools | HDAT2, KillDisk, SeaTools, MHDD |
If you maintain multiple ISOs (Linux, Windows, HBCD), install Ventoy to your USB once, then simply copy the HBCD_PE_v20_Repack.iso to the USB folder. Ventoy will present a boot menu for all ISOs. hirens boot dvd 152 restored edition v20 repack
You will see the classic blue Hiren’s menu: | Category | Example Tools | |----------|----------------| |
While the newer Hiren’s PE is excellent, the restored edition often includes a stripped-down Windows XP or Windows 7 environment that uses incredibly low RAM (as little as 256MB). For reviving ancient laptops, thin clients, or embedded systems, this is invaluable. You will see the classic blue Hiren’s menu:
Solution: Boot Hiren's menu (not the PE) → Launch MemTest86+ v11 UEFI → Let it run for 2 full passes. Any red lines = bad RAM.
Is the computer crashing because of software or hardware?