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SpinRiteHiren's BootCD PE
Paid

Commercial software sold by GRC, with an upgrade path to version 6.1 for existing owners.

 Free

The compilation is distributed free of charge.

Windows Windows
  • Runs from boot media, independent of the installed system
  • Combines drive maintenance with data recovery
  • One bootable image covers partitioning, imaging, recovery and hardware testing
  • Network and storage drivers included, so most machines come up usable
  • Paid, with no free tier
  • Closed source
  • Building the ISO legally requires supplying Windows components yourself
  • Updated infrequently, so tool versions lag
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Operating system
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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