Bootable Rescue USB

4,562 · Post by **Stoker** » 29 Apr 2025, 09:19

Need a bootable USB rescue program for an old labtop with a (maybe) damaged HD
I need to pull out the data from the HDD
Its not my labtop, so I would prefer something that also detect viruses.

Any good suggestions?

Post by **iorG19** » 29 Apr 2025, 17:54

with Balena or Rufus

With Balena or Rufus you can make a bootable USB

4,562 · Post by **Stoker** » 29 Apr 2025, 17:58

Thanks, I will have a look

Post by **pxdetroit** » 30 Apr 2025, 00:42

Did it work? Last time I had that problem I had a really hard time making a bootable recovery usb. It used to be so easy. I think I ended up borrowing a Linux Mint CD from a friend. Update us if you find a good resource.

Good luck!

4,562 · Post by **Stoker** » 30 Apr 2025, 08:16

pxdetroit wrote: 30 Apr 2025, 00:42 Did it work? Last time I had that problem I had a really hard time making a bootable recovery usb. It used to be so easy. I think I ended up borrowing a Linux Mint CD from a friend. Update us if you find a good resource.

Good luck!

Thanks, I will give it a go in a couple of weeks

Post by **deninho32** » 24 May 2025, 16:36

Try this :

https://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/

Make a bootable image with above mentioned Rufus. This is like a Swiss army knive.

1,057 · Post by **cisco007** » 23 Aug 2025, 21:18

this is what i've used for years, with no problems.
https://sergeistrelec.name/
along with FAbs Autobackup to backup and restore data.