Download Boot - Best Software & Apps

  • HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool

    2.18

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    A Free Formatting Tool For Older HP Computers And USB Drives

    7
    646 votes
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    • PROS: It is best used on USB drives and it strips and re-formats your drives, The GUI is very familiar because it looks just like the Windows XP formatting tool
    • CONS: It may cause crashes on modern computers with newer operating systems, It is not very fast compared to modern formatting tools
  • EasyBCD

    2.2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    A free duel-booting tool for your Windows PC

    7
    277 votes
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    • PROS: May be used as part of your disaster recovery process, Great for backing up and repairing your bootloader
    • CONS: It offers solutions to problems that already have solutions, The free version has no instruction manual
  • WinToFlash

    1.4.0000

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    A Free Way To Back Up Your Windows Installation Boot Disc

    8
    628 votes
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    • PROS: A great way to back up your installation disc, Very quick and very efficient, Easy to use because you just follow the instructions on the screen
    • CONS: It doesn't allow you to replace your boot disc if you lost it, Only works for Windows 7 2003 XP and Vista, Has limited multi-language options
  • Google Chromium OS

    (32516) 4.0.253.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Web-based operating system developed by Google

    7
    719 votes
    • PROS: Completely different from other OS, No learning curve: it's all a web browser, Takes seconds to boot, Perfect OS for netbooks
    • CONS: Only available as source code at the moment, Very early stage of development
  • TestDisk

    6.14

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Powerful repairing tool for disk partitions

    8
    255 votes
    • PROS: Recovers lost partitions, Rebuilds boot sectors
    • CONS: No graphical interface, Not suitable for less experienced users
  • Windows Boot Genius

    3.0.0.1

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Windows Boot Genius can create a boot CD/USB to repair Windows boot issues

    5
    25 votes
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    • Soluto

      1.3.1323.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows
      iPhone

      Make your computer boot faster

      7
      373 votes
      • PROS: Extremely easy to use, Offer information about each process, Keeps a history of boot-up times, Nicely designed interface
      • CONS: Not documented
    • PeToUSB

      3.0.0.7

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Turn your external device into an auto-executable drive

      7
      72 votes
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      • PROS: Allows you to boot and execute programs directly from Pendrives, Simple to use and setup
      • CONS: Does not work with all BIOS
    • Hiren's BootCD

      15.2

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Windows Not Working? Maybe This Boot CD Will Help.

      8
      3 votes
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      • PROS: Lots of utilities, ´Mini Windows XP´
      • CONS: Set-up required, Limited manual support
    • Doodle Army Boot Camp

      1.4

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Android

      Experience a stick figure war

      9
      6 votes
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      • PROS: Lots of action all the time, Variety of weapons
      • CONS: Frustrating controls, Repetitive
    • Tenorshare ReiBoot

      6.9.4

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Get Your iDevice To Boot Again, Properly, For Free.

      8
      72 votes
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      • PROS: Effective at fixing boot errors, Easy to use
      • CONS: Cannot fix boot-modifying malware, A few minor bugs
    • Winclone

      2.2

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Mac

      Clone your Boot Camp partition

      6
      58 votes
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      • PROS: Supports Vista cloning, makes it easier to clone, Clone on separate drive
      • CONS: None
    • Lion Disk Maker

      2.0.2

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Mac

      Create a Lion recovery disk

      6
      27 votes
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      • PROS: Creates a Lion recovery disk on USB or external drive, Allows you to automatically boot Lion from USB stick
      • CONS: Interface could be improved
    • Visual BCD Editor

      0.9.3

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Visual BCD Editor is an advanced GUI version of Windows bcdedit utility

      7
      30 votes
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      • PROS: complete Windows BCD GUI
      • CONS: does not support automatic creation of non-Windows loaders yet.
    • Advanced SystemCare with Antivirus

      2013 5.6.4.273

      License
      buy Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Powerful system maintenance tool with antivirus

      8
      1021 votes
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      • PROS: Comprehensive set of tools, Actively monitors system for problems, Real-time antivirus protection, Boot defrag
      • CONS: Initial scans are slow, SmartDefrag not integrated into program
    • Beyond Remote Client and Server

      2.2.3.310

      License
      buy Download
      Platform
      Windows

      Monitor, boot, and access computers remotely

      7
      5 votes
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      • Pop Locker - Hide Secret App

        1.5.1

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Android

        A free lock screen, and it's an app locker to boot

        9
        4 votes
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        • PROS: Strong privacy features, Lets you hide apps, Themes and backgrounds
        • CONS: Requires some configuration
      • Ultimate Boot CD for Windows

        (UBCD4Win) 3.60

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Get to know your drives

        5
        109 votes
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        • PROS: Effectively saves important utilities and tools, Does not require CD, Very helpful
        • CONS: May be confusing to use at first, Outdated interface
      • BootRacer

        4.5

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Check Windows boot speed

        7
        28 votes
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        • PROS: Gives you a unique BootRacer rating, Easy to execute and use
        • CONS: No comparisons given, Doesn't help diagnose what any problems may be
      • MBRWizard

        2.0b

        License
        free Download
        Platform
        Windows

        Easily manage and recover the Master Boot Record

        8
        40 votes
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