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Boot Discs and Recovery Tools

Download Windows PE, bootable USB tools and system recovery discs — free, with guides for creating boot media.

Toolkits that boot independently of the installed Windows — Windows PE and recovery suites. These are what you use when a machine will not boot, when you need to pull data off it, or when you have to repartition the system drive.

How to choose from this category

  • Build the boot USB before you need it — after a failure is too late.
  • Pick a kit that bundles both recovery and partitioning tools.
  • Set the BIOS to boot from USB and disable Secure Boot if it will not start.
  • Use an 8 GB or larger stick and back it up first — it gets formatted.

Downloading and installing

Every page in this category follows the same shape: version and file size in the side panel, the download link and its mirror in the middle, and step-by-step install instructions below. If the file arrives as .rar or .zip, extract it with WinRAR or 7-Zip first — any archive password is shown in the download box.

If your antivirus objects during extraction, pause real-time protection, extract again, and switch it back on once the install has finished.

FAQ

What is Windows PE?
A minimal Windows that boots from USB or disc without being installed. It is used to recover data, repartition drives or repair a system that will not start normally.
My machine will not boot from the USB stick.
In the BIOS, move USB to the top of the boot order, disable Secure Boot temporarily, and make sure UEFI/Legacy mode matches how the stick was created.
Can I recover files from a PC that will not turn on properly?
Yes — that is the main use. A boot disc reaches the hard drive without needing the installed Windows, so you can copy data to an external drive.